Verstappen Celebrates Maiden Title Win On Podium! | 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen claimed his first World Championship title with some emotional celebrations on the podium following final lap drama in Abu Dhabi!

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[Richard-Gore]

Poor Checo! Can't finish the race.
Like Max said "Checo is a legend!"
Thank you Checo!
From a Honda fan.

[christiangreen]

Whether you're a Max or Hamilton fan, you gotta admit we got spoiled this year. The level of emotional whiplash I got the whole season let alone this race is going to be near impossible to match. Onwards to 2022.

[cobra_gamer_]

I almost had a heart attack after this last lap. You could feel the tension, it was an epic last lap for an epic season.

[hattorihonzo]

Although I’m a massive Red Bull fan, I couldn’t help but feel a bit sad for Lewis while celebrating. He took the loss with such grace and humility when you could tell he was absolutely destroyed inside. What a season for both drivers.

[mata.miguel]

2008: "IS THAT GLOCK?!"

2021: "IS THAT LATIFI?!"

[DEATHMOBER]

I'm not a Lewis fan but I have to give him credit for finishing out that podium celebration like that. If I were in his shoes there is no way I would be that "calm".lol

[GothamCitizen]

Someone check Latifi’s bank accounts. 😂

All jokes aside, what an absolute thrill of a season, and I cannot wait until the next. Cheers to the drivers and their respective crew’s. 👏🏻 🍻

[northdkt]

So wholesome to see Checo and Albon also there, cheering him on! <3
Can't put into words how much I have loved the dynamic between these guys this year

[ahmedhussain]

The fia has been absolutely terrible this year, but regardless, congrats to max, and lewis for an amazing drive

[zhenyu]

Lewis took the lost like a man, and that's why he will be the greatest in my heart

Well done Max, thank you for bringing the battle . Congrats

[dubhorizon]

WHAT.A.RACE!! Thank you Lewis and Max for an amazing season!

[tss]

Horner : We need a miracle.

King Latifi : Say no

[sidharthsrikant]

The underrated thing was there was a Ferrari driver on the podium. Can't wait for Ferrari to go head2head for championship like old times

[Monami]

One of the best season ever. The season just kept giving even until the last lap of the last race. Can’t wait for 2022 already. Congratulations Max.

[astroboi_]

The single most entertaining finish I have watched in all my years of grand prix racing. I am forever grateful for both Max and Lewis 🙌🏻

[Mrdoglikesmilk]

I guess Hollywood can't ever do the justice to this thrilling race ever
Even after 2 hours of the race got over, my head is still vibrating

[birgerjarl]

This season is going to go down in history as one of the best ever, simply sensational from lap 1 in bahrain all the way to the last lap in abu dahbi

[frankiedabber]

Masi: “Yep that’s me, your probably wondering how I ended up in this situation…”

[KryssN]

Best season in history of the sport for me.
Thank you, Max, Lewis, Checo, Sainz, Norris, Leclers, Red Bull, Mercedes and F1 staff.
Max deserved that Championship, but in my heart both of them won it.

[cyclistArsenal]

Felt bad when Lewis was throwing champagne at Max but he didn't even look back. The season is was so competitive between the two it was amusing. Hope we have more than 2 drivers in contention till last few races like this 2 to make it a lot more interesting.