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Watch: Verstappen gets crowned as F1 champion in Rwanda!
- Ludo van Denderen
Max Verstappen could secure his fourth F1 world title this season at the Las Vegas GP. Now, at the FIA Awards ceremony, the Dutchman was officially crowned as champion, receiving the championship trophy. Together with the Dutchman, Lando Norris (P2) and Charles Leclerc (P3) were also handed their awards, while McLaren were crowned constructors' champions as well.
During the event, every FIA champion received their awards, from karting all the way to rally. Of course, the Formula 1 titles was not missing from the list either. Max Verstappen was the last to receive the trophy in Rwanda.
Max Verstappen fought hard to secure his fourth Formula One Drivers' title this year, overcoming the challenges of a less dominant car compared to previous seasons by relying on his unmatched consistency, skill, and racecraft to prevail in a fiercely competitive season.… pic.twitter.com/23PODyO70n
— FIA (@fia) December 13, 2024
McLaren get trophy for constructors' title
Shortly before, it was McLaren were crowned as the constructors' champion last season. The Woking-based team by represented by CEO Zak Brown, team principal Andrea Stella, and drivers Norris and Oscar Piastri. McLaren junior Gabriel Bortoleto was also present. The Brazilian - who will be a rookie next season in F1 with Sauber - was honoured as Formula 2 champion and was also awarded the Rookie of the Year award.
After 26 years, McLaren ended their title drought by clinching the 2024 Formula One Constructors' Championship triumphing in a fiercely contested battle and showcasing exceptional teamwork alongside the strategic development of their MCL38 throughout the season.#FIAAwards2024… pic.twitter.com/WL6VpGfUIv
— FIA (@fia) December 13, 2024
It was the first time the FIA Gala was held in Africa. The host country, Rwanda also announced today that it wanted to host a Grand Prix in the near future.
This article was written in collaboration with Kada Sárközi
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