By mathematically sealing his third world championship, Max Verstappen has joined an elite company.
Of the 34 drivers in the sport’s history who have won a title, the Dutchman is only the 11th to have picked up three (or more).
It sees him join Juan-Manuel Fangio (1951, 1954-57), Sir Jack Brabham (1959-60, 1966), Sir Jackie Stewart (1969, 1971, 1973), Niki Lauda (1975, 1977, 1984), Nelson Piquet (1981, 1983, 1987), Alain Prost (1985-86, 1989, 1993), Ayrton Senna (1988, 1990-91), Michael Schumacher (1994-95, 200-04), Sebastian Vettel (2010-13), and Sir Lewis Hamilton (2008, 2014-15, 2017-20).
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Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / xpb.cc – LEGAL NOTICE: THIS PICTURE IS NOT FOR USE IN ITALY Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 02.09.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. – www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium.