‘We dreamed of becoming a World Champion and now we are’: Max Verstappen finally speaks out on social media after he KEEPS his F1 drivers’ title as Mercedes lose appeals to overturn Abu Dhabi result
- Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi GP overtaking Lewis Hamilton on last lap
- Mercedes lodged a protest with the FIA over final lap safety car decision
- They also claimed Verstappen overtook Hamilton behind the safety car
- The FIA decided to keep the result and not strip Verstappen of his title
- Mercedes have lodged an intent to appeal the safety car decision
Max Verstappen has finally taken to social media to celebrate becoming the F1 drivers’ champion after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Dutchman overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the race following a controversial safety car decision.
Mercedes launched two appeals after the race; claiming Verstappen overtook Hamilton behind the safety car, and that the rules were not applied correctly regarding lapped cars being allowed to unlap themselves when Masi removed the safety car with one lap to go.
Max Verstappen’s drivers’ championship was confirmed after the FIA rejected two protests from Mercedes
The Dutchman overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap following a late-race safety car
Mercedes launched two appeals and have now lodged a further intention to appeal
To the Dutchman and Red Bull’s relief, both of Mercedes’ protests were rejected – though the team have now lodged an intent to appeal the safety car decision.
Sky Sports showed Red Bull team principal Christian Horner informing Verstappen of the decision sparking wild celebrations in the team’s garage.
The 24-year-old has now taken to social media to give his reaction to his first championship win.
Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team shortly after the FIA made their decision
Verstappen and the team take a team photo with their Abu Dhabi GP winning trophy
In three posts on Twitter, he wrote: ‘World champion!!!! This is just unbelievable. I started racing with my dad many years ago. We dreamed of becoming a World Champion and now we are.
‘Thank you everyone at @redbullracing and at @hondaracingf1 for an amazing car, you guys were amazing once again. @SChecoPerez, you were an animal today.
‘To all my family and friends-thank you so much for all your support over the years. Couldn’t have done it without you!
‘Now, I’m going to enjoy this. Orange Army-you were amazing once again. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do.’
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