Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula 1 World Championship and F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi- Source: Getty
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen had previously pledged his loyalty to the Austrian team at the end of the 2021 season after he won his first world championship on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It was an enthralling season from start to finish, as the Dutch driver and his rival Lewis Hamilton battled each other from Lap 1 to the last lap of the 2021 season.
Both title protagonists headed into the season finale level on points but it was the Dutch driver who ultimately came on top under controversial circumstances. However, after crossing the jacket flag to take his first championship, Verstappen was unable to control his emotions and shouted in delight on his team radio.
During his celebrations on the team radio, the world champion made his intentions about continuing with Red Bull clear and said:
