VERSTAPPEN: The rise of a double world champion
After a dominant 32nd victory of his career at Suzuka, Max Verstappen secured his second world championship to cap off another brilliant season from the Red Bull driver.
Verstappen made his way through a rain-affected Japanese Grand Prix, at first holding off Charles Leclerc before pulling away from the rest of the field in what was another phenomenal display of driving in a season filled with memorable performances from the Dutchman.
WATCH: Relive the moment Max Verstappen became a double world champion
Click on the video player above to relive Verstappen’s journey to becoming the 17th multiple world champion in Formula 1 history.
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