Fchallenge the new Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen after the dramatic season finale on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. The Red Bull driver secured the title with a win in the last lap, ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen, you are Formula 1 world champion!
It’s incredible. I fought the whole race and had dpaChance on the last lap. It’s amazing, it’s crazy. I do not know what to say. These guys here, my team, they deserve it. I love them so much and I’ve had so much fun working with them since 2016. This year has been amazing.
What was it like on the last lap when you got the chance to drive past Lewis Hamilton?
Finally a little luck for me. Crazy. I would also like to thank Checo (team-mate Sergio Perez). He drove sensationally today. That was great teamwork and he’s a great teammate.
Her father is here and witnessed this triumph, as does her friend among other things. How is that for you?
When I was young, my goal was to become a Formula 1 driver. And now you stand here and are world champion. It all comes back to your head. The trips, everything we’ve done together. My family, my friends, almost everyone who has always pushed me, are here. It’s just awesome.
That was perhaps the most exciting year in Formula 1. What news do you have for your team and the fans?
My team knows I love it. I hope we can do this together for another ten or fifteen years. There is no reason for me to change. I want to stay with them for the rest of my life and I hope they let me. It’s amazing and I’m so happy. Christian (Horner, Team Principal) and Helmut (Marko, Motorsport Director) trusted me and brought me to the team in 2016. Of course it was our goal to win this world championship. Now we’ve done it.
A few words in the direction of Lewis Hamilton?
Lewis is a great driver, a great competitor. The two teams made things difficult for each other, but that’s part of the sport. I am sure we will come back next year and try again.
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