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Verstappen: ‘It’s really crazy. Mixed feelings’
Dutch Max Verstappen (Red Bull) was recently declared a two-time F1 World Champion by winning the rainy, crazy and chaotic Japanese Grand Prix. At the Suzuka Circuit, they declared, “Amazing” and “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished.”in a season where no one doubts that his team will also win the Constructors’ World Cup.
“It’s really crazy, I have mixed feelings after this winThe 25-year-old Verstappen explained that he had won the race ahead of his partner Sergio Perez of Mexico (who won Singapore a week ago) and Charles Leclerc of Monaco who crossed the finish line second. was given five penalties. Seconds to recover illegally – skipping the final “chicane” – where the “Czech” took from him.
“Looking back, it was an incredible year.I am very grateful to all the team who worked so hard“Verstappen’s 12th win of the season this Sunday will be his 32nd since he started racing in F1.
“The sensational work you have done with Honda and winning two championships with them is really inspiring especially here.“He said ‘Mad Max’ at Suzuka, a circuit owned by his team of bikers.
“I am very proud of what we have achieved and that we have achieved it here as well.after defending the title with four races remaining (the United States, Mexico, Brazil and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix), the new Dutch sports idol commented at a race he himself was unaware of due to confusion…by different interpretations of the regulations.
Finally, laps done behind the safety car also counted.and in a result that has confused even the most experts in the field in that category, all points were awarded, not just those percentages.
“When I crossed the finish line, I never thought I would be world champion, so obviously it’s an incredible feeling.“Verstappen described what would have been simply a day of joy and celebration as the Dutch star completed a new sporting feat, after a day further clouded by the aforementioned turmoil.
“I wasn’t sure if they only give half points.I didn’t know how many points I gotAfter reconfirming the F1 world title on a chaotic day, Verstappen said:
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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