F1 News: Max Verstappen On Third Championship Title - "Just Incredibly Happy"

Max Verstappen has reacted his his third consecutive championship title.

Max Verstappen has become a three-time World Champion after finishing the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race in second position.

The Dutch driver has absolutely dominated the 2023 season and it was really only a matter of time before he secured the title. Heading into the race weekend Verstappen only needed three points during the Sprint Race to take the title before the Grand Prix tomorrow, which he did with ease.

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After starting from third position on the grid, Verstappen lost some places at the start with some of the other drivers around him starting on soft tyres as opposed to his mediums. However, he picked his way back up to cross the line in second position.

Speaking to Nico Rosberg in his post-race interview, Verstappen commented:

"It's a fantastic feeling. Been an incredible year. Lots of great races, super proud of the job from the team. It's been so enjoyable to be part of that group of people.

"To be a three-time world champion is just incredible. We will keep on pushing [for the rest of the year], doing the best we can. Today was quite an exciting race, a bit of a shame with the Safety Cars, but overall it was fun out there. Just incredibly happy at the moment."

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Rookie Oscar Piastri took his first victory during the Sprint Race after starting from pole position. Speaking about Piastri's performance, Verstappen added:

"He drove a great race. It was not easy because we were on the medium tyres and obviously some drivers starting around us had a bit more grip.

"He did well, I tried everything to catch up. We just came up short at the end."