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Verstappen OFFICIALLY claims championship following FIA meet
Max Verstappen has officially been crowned the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion during the FIA Awards ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda.
The annual event celebrates achievements across motorsport, presenting awards to champions, rookies, and emerging talents, while highlighting those to watch in the coming seasons.
Verstappen, who secured his fourth drivers’ title earlier in the year, was joined by McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who celebrated their team’s constructors’ championship triumph.
Gabriel Bortoleto, the 2024 Formula 2 champion, was also present to collect his trophy as he prepares to step up to the F1 grid next season.
During his time in Rwanda, Verstappen fulfilled a community-service style penalty imposed by the FIA following inappropriate language he used during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Despite this minor controversy, his fourth title cements his place as one of F1’s all-time greats.
Fans looking to commemorate Verstappen’s historic season can purchase official merchandise, including the “UNSTOPPABLE” F1 2024 World Champion hoodie.
A matching t-shirt featuring Verstappen’s lion logo—a symbol of his Dutch heritage and competitive spirit—is also available.
Additionally, Red Bull has released a celebratory poster honoring Verstappen’s four championships, designed as a collector’s item for fans.
The F1 store is also offering the driver’s iconic No. 1 cap at a discounted price, reduced from £42 to £17.
Verstappen’s dominance throughout the 2024 season, capped off with his title-clinching victory in Las Vegas, has solidified his legacy in the sport.
As he continues to break records and inspire fans around the world, his latest championship is another milestone in a remarkable career.
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