Max Verstappen expressed his pride in winning the Championship, calling it an incredible moment for both himself and the team. He never imagined becoming a four-time World Champion and thanked everyone for their support throughout the season. Despite facing challenges, they stayed united, never lost hope, and emerged stronger. As they look ahead to the race in Qatar, they remain focused on maintaining their momentum and earning more points for the team in the final two races.
Sergio Perez reflected on the positive aspects of the Las Vegas race, noting their improved competitiveness. To perform better in the upcoming races, they aim to enhance their qualifying performance and ensure the car is optimized for race days. With different challenges in Qatar, Perez is eager to see how the car performs in varying conditions. Despite the Sprint format posing its own challenges, he has prepared with the team to hit the ground running in Qatar.
Stats & Facts
• Max’s fourth title marked Red Bull Racing’s eighth Championship win, elevating them to fourth in total wins. They are the most successful constructor in terms of Drivers’ Championships since entering F1 in 2005.
• Sergio Perez is set to make his 280th Grand Prix race start at the Losail Circuit, ranking eighth all-time in history.
• In last year’s Qatar GP, Max achieved a ‘grand slam’ victory by winning from pole, leading throughout, and setting the fastest lap.
• The upcoming race will be the final sprint race of the season. Max holds the record for most sprint points in history, with 110 career points, 46 ahead of the next best driver.
