Verstappen reacts after final verdict: 'This is unbelievable'

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20:53, 12 Dec 2021

After several hours in suspense, Max Verstappen can start his party with Red Bull Racing. After the decision of the stewards, who declared both protests of Mercedes were unsuccessful, the new world champion has released an official statement.

"This is just unbelievable," reads the Dutchman's statement. "I started racing with my dad many years ago. We dreamed of becoming a World Champion and now we are."

Verstappen thanks his team

The brand new world champion goes on to thank his team, certainly not forgetting the valuable work of teammate Sergio Perez. "Thank you everyone at Red Bull Racing and Honda for an amazing car, you guys were amazing once again. Checo, you were an animal today", Verstappen continued.

"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," concluded the 24-year-old.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the world champion said he was quite relieved. "Very! It's been a very stressful day in general. I [will now] have a tiny drink", said Verstappen.

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ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴄʜᴀᴍᴘɪᴏɴ!!!! This is just unbelievable. I started racing with my dad many years ago. We dreamed of becoming a World Champion and now we are. (1/3)

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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! (2/3)

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	156
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	90
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	88
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	75
5	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	60
6	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	58
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	43
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	29
9	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	26
10	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	26
11	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	15
13	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	13
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
15	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
18	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
19	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
20	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
21	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

Verstappen reacts after final verdict: 'This is unbelievable'

Verstappen thanks his team

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