admitted he was “relieved” to the 2024 world title on the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen completed the race in fifth, one spot forward of closest contender , to assert the 2024 drivers’ title with two races left.
It makes Verstappen the fifth man to win 4 titles in a row and the second driver after Sebastian Vettel.
“It’s been an extended season,” he mentioned in Las Vegas. “We began off wonderful, cruising, then we had a tricky run. We stored it collectively, engaged on enhancements. Extremely proud.
“To face in as a four-time world champion is nothing I believed was attainable. I’m feeling relieved but in addition very proud.
“We received on that run after a tricky few years, we hit the bottom working with the brand new idea. To be standing right here four-time world champion is unbelievable.
“It was a really difficult season, as an individual at instances it’s very difficult. I needed to be calm. This season taught me loads of classes, very pleased with how we handled it as a workforce. It makes it a gorgeous and particular season.”
Requested concerning the prospect of successful 5 titles in a row subsequent 12 months, Verstappen mentioned: “It’s going to be a correct battle between loads of vehicles.
“I’m hungry, however I’m going to get pleasure from this. We go at it once more subsequent week.”
