Ecstatic Verstappen ‘very proud’ with everyone at Red Bull

Max Verstappen was full of praise for his team after he clinched a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing Red Bull the Constructors’ title for the second year in succession.

The Dutchman was under severe pressure from both McLarens at the start, but once he managed fend them off, the 25-year-old was once again in a league of his own, building an almost 20 seconds gap to second-placed Lando Norris.

The result means Verstappen can secure the Driver’s title as early as the next race in Qatar.

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“It’s an unbelievable weekend,” the Dutchman reflected. “To win here was great. I think the car was working really well on every tire compound.”

“But of course, the most important was also to win the constructors’. I’m very proud of everyone working at the track but also back at the factory. We’re having an incredible year.”