"This Is The Ultimate Dream" | Max Verstappen Interview After Winning World Title
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- New world champion Max Verstappen reflects on his journey from karting to his maiden Formula 1 title after his last gasp victory in Abu Dhabi.
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What a season. This is one we'll tell to our grandkids
That last lap
Especially the last lap
Tell them that he got the win for free
Amazing call By the FIA 😬
Even as a Max fan I would definitely tell them the stories of Lewis Hamilton as well
I love when buxton does interviews, he asks deep complex questions and and is so well respected by the drivers(even kimi) that they really take the time to talk to him
Buxton actually raced against max in 2014 i think. So he's really gone from tussling with him to interviewing him as a world champion
In the USA Will was the pit reporter for our F1 coverage a few years back and he always gave great insight I was sad to see him go
The point where he said it probably cost a marriage, I felt a bit of pain in him there and it's really moving how his life and career and reputation has developed.
He literally smirked when he said that.
I thought it would’ve been Jos being a domestic abuser that would’ve ended the marriage
@@HERMITBOY it was a dark joke, thats why he smirked. Cant take things literally sometimes
@@HERMITBOY As someone that had a chaotic childhood, I can say humour is a pretty common coping strategy.
@@callumb4980 Salty LH fans only argument.
You could really feel how this interview is different from any other. Max spoke with such maturity; and he’s always been such a short answer /no emotion kind of guy and seeing him cry after crossing the finish line felt unreal. So happy for this dude he absolutely deserved to finally see all his hard work pay off. LEGEND🦁🧡
clearly a huge weight has been lifted
Totally agree... that radio was unreal and then him kneeling and crying next to the car... it was just vindication of a champion heart and focus all year, he finally could enjoy the result of it!
Max is not a no emotion kind of guy, (and i now that for a fact) if you know about Dutch culture and mentality you will understand. Dutch people are "nuchter" there is no real translation for that word. I think down to earth comes closest but not really the same.
@@DYNASPORTS66 Literal translation is sober haha, but basically in context down to earth kinda guy yeah
You can tell winning the championship is a huge weight off his shoulders, so heart warming to see Max so emotional here
Some beautiful words, especially about his family. Great guy
It’s nice when you win in forza
@Storm killer Max didn't make the decision, just took advantage of the situation he was put in with a great team mate and strategic pit stops backing him. Let's not forget Max has led the most laps this entire season, more than the entire grid *combined*! He deserved the championship through and through, and he definitely deserved some luck on his side.
@@liesjeeer luck and fia making shut up as they go.
@@Mahoyage Salty much 😂
This is probably the most candid and real I’ve heard max. Congrats to him
Lui et Ayrton Senna même franchise
I feel that his focus has been insane throughout the season. Mind set on the next thing. This is probably the first time he’s taken the weight off his shoulders in a whole year
now he will have the confidence... no more first championship jitters for verstappen, we might see a new vettel at redbull
pure relief, he has done it, he has won the championship. then the pressure falls of your shoulders, and thats what you can hear and what you heard on the boardradio after the finish.
? I mean he even honestly admits headbutting someone... How more real do you want a guy to be ? 😂
You can hear his respect and feelings for Lewis. Those people who accused him of being a bad winner with not acknowledging Lewis had it all wrong. Congratulations, Max - and all the Verstappens!
Exactly! Given half an inch the other way, Lewis would have done the exact same thing. It's not Max's fault that decision was made, but he did make full opportunity of it, as Lewis would have.
@@ollielaw Think thats why Lewis was so respectful afterwards, he's won championships similarly so he understands that its just racing and anything can happen
@@hbrown689 what championship did Lewis win that was in anyway like this season?
Sorry, what was it that Lewis had all wrong?
@@waltclarke2618 2008 was pretty similar, realistically had no chance of winning but 1 car changed that
Wow, I know more people have commented on this. But I love how open he is in this interview. I know a lot of people said he never learned from his mistakes. And he just shrugged it off. But to see how hard he pushes himself. How he analyzes every on track moment. How he forces and drives himself to be better. To grow and keep growing. And how well he realizes what impact his carreer has had on his parents, sister - the ones around him. I know he is incredibly generous towards them. But hearing how much he loves them, adores them and admires them. And seeing how proud they are of him. For him. I love how open he is, how we see the true Max. I already knew how kind he was. But actually hearing him say it, seeing it in his eyes. Gosh, he stole my heart. I admire what he has accomplished. And how well he realizes it was a team effort. But that being said. He has just a raw and incredible talent. I cannot wait for the upcoming seasons!
Come on Max and Lewis! Give us another great battle! And hopefully others can join in to due to the rule changes! And Lewis, best of luck next year! I felt your pain! Eyes on 2022 and come back fighting!
Same to you Max! Gives us your all next season! I wish you all the best defending that iconic number 1 on your car!
Well said!
@@My_Fair_Lady I mean, I can understand why you don't like the guy. But you can't honestly believe yourself that Max is "second tier" as you say. That's just delusional and ignorant.
@@My_Fair_Lady have you even wachted hungary, silverstone or baku? Max got more unlucky if you look at the whole season, just at the last race he got more lucky than lewis.
@@tygovanmarion2385 dont bother argueing with this kid, hes giving max childish nicknames.
@@My_Fair_Lady they are both great drivers...Lewis needs to tone down the race card he is a black racist...
Fascinating hearing max talk about the impact of his cereer on his family and parents marriage. Sometimes it's too easy to see him as emotionless and just driven by driving.
His father is abusive
@@stellar6643 he pushed the limit thats for sure. But not abusive, thats unfair for Jos
@@25schmeckles55 yea, he appears on Dutch media sometimes, and he seems like a pretty nice guy who does exactly that.
Think a lot of people need to remember this in general. This championship was amazing but also so toxic on social media, worse than football Twitter 😂
People forget the drivers are just people and forget the teams are huge in terms of people and money, they happen to be the face of it. Congratulations to both for bringing a lot more people to the sport and giving us an incredible season!
We should just enjoy the next few years!
@@LBRGamerTV when Max and Lewis show more sportsmanship than their fanbases it really shows how some of these fans can be really toxic
I have quite a lot cramps in my calfs. But mostly at 0kp/h. But he races for the championship with over 300kp/h and with a calfcramp. Respect man!
😂🤣😂🤣
Lol
Magnesium.
@@MarcelPolman Most underrated supplement.
And f1 pedals require way more force to be pressed.
Also when he said 17 it reminded me, yeah this guy started in F1 at SEVENTEEN. I think the aggression and at times immaturity we gotta keep this in mind. He has growth ahead of him still, Im sure the title will help.
Forgetting the ending Max really deserved this title:
* Tire blow out in Baku (Cost 25 points),
* Knocked out by Bottas in Hungry (Cost 18-25 points).
* Red flag in Imola (Caused by Bottas/Russel) gave Hamilton free un-lap to finish 2nd (Net cost 18 points)
* Crash with Hamilton in Silverstone (Cost 18-50 points, depending on alternate outcome)
Max could have won the title by 100 points in the end. You can't say the same for Hamilton. He was unlucky on the last lap Safety car but that is part of Racing. Max has been much more unlucky through the course of the year.
I completely agree with you. Also the crash in Monza was caused by the fact that his pit stop was really slow (around 12 s), otherwise he would have easily ended the race in front of lewis. Lewis completely missed the start on Saturday
And Hungary Vettel got disqualified hence Lewis was promoted to 2nd talk about some luck
Hamilton gaining like 6 seconds over the whole race because of the track limits in Bahrain. Otherwise Max had won and Lewis P2.
FIA messed up really bad this season
Couldn't agree more ...greatly put
Also let’s be fair. Lewis had passed Max outside of the track and everyone forgot about it because of the drama surrounding Abu Dhabi. He can “give the gap back” (which was done very crappily) but he’s still going to have clean air during the whole race.
Phenomenal interview. Great questions and I think Max answered well to them. What a special day for him and his family.
Lol what a dan boy you are
I think this interview really shows how much respect he actually has for Lewis, and how much he enjoys racing him.
@@noudgoertz indeed. Without either of them, we wouldn't have witnessed this EPIC fight between GIANTS. The are like Yin and yang at the moment. Last year really needed them going head to head and my gosh ... did we get some this year !!!! Probably more than is healthy .. my heart was really pounding like crazy and Jos didn't look so healthy either when the dust was still settling down 😆
Amen to that! Very mature and honest interview. Fully aware of the BIZARRE sacrifice the whole family made. Perhaps costing his parents their marriage ... that's so sad to hear.. yet I fully believe it to be true .. 😢
@@noudgoertz True! I think the media has just overhyped their rivalry
The best interview Max has given to date. I feel I understand him a little better as a F1 driver and person now. Well done, Will Buxton.
Congrats to Max on his 1st F1 Drivers Championship, there will be more to come!
Buxton never fails on his interviews (at least from what I’ve seen).
@@propork Will Buxton loves interviews. No doubt.
absalutely more to come
He's gonna become the next Alonso. Karma will catch him soon enough.
@@cooralinexavier7259 lol, he will win many more championships for sure, just wait and see
The ability to reflect on himself, never forget what others meant for him, speak with pure intentions and honesty. Sheer class.
100% honesty, no fakeness with him.
I really enjoy the actual honest and genuine conversation between those two and the not-scripted way of max here
If you give Max a script he will laugh at you and trow it in the trash
I used to dislike Max due to his aggressiveness while racing, but I have learned to appreciate his heart and fight and his willingness to take risks. While I may not agree with each risk (I'm just a fan), I think he's on a path to greatness. Risks will always be judged but rewarded. 99% of us aren't willing to take risks due to fear and lack of motivation, so I admire Max and those who get to the top level in all sports.
Spot on comment +1 from me
He’s a has been.
totally agree. He truly embodies what it means to be an athlete imo (note - different from sportsmanship)
Well said 🤝
Max has to drive 102% while lewis does 98%. Really believe me, you have seen this and previous races. Max will never be competitive against Mercedes and 7th WC lewis while being the most correct and polite driver on track. He has to be agressive because his equipment needs this. Lewis was cruising away from max 5 times during race, starting from half this season
I'm a huge Hamilton fan but I'm actually not unhappy with this result. Looking at the whole season Red Bull really did do a better job with their car overall. Plus Max had more bad luck go in his direction. I think Max earned this.
why arent all hamilton fans like you
I think both teams did amazing job with the car. Red bull more suited for tracks with more slow corners, and mercedes better for tracks with fast corners. Merc aero package is impressive. But one thing i feel red bull did better, is tactics with pit stops and making the right calls under sc, and all that stuff. Mercedes made a few costly mistakes. Also hamilton, the guy who ususally makes zero mistakes (hat off), made a few impactfull mistakes. For example the huge lockup at baku, after forgetting brake balance to safetycar mode, and going to gravel in imola, while lapping a williams.
Max didn't rob Lewis, the FIA did. Max did his job. Congrats.
@@NWA_1919 yes, & if u remember back in 2007 Hamilton lost the title by ONE point to Kimi. So right now Hamilton could have had 9 titles. But that's not what happened. This year the Max / Red Bull combo was fantastic. Mercedes as a team still won the Constructors. And Bottas should feel great about getting 3rd overall. Now we wait for 2022. Imagine if Merc has the fastest car in 2022 & Lewis wins his 8th.
@@JayB2 yes, 2007 was an epic season. Kimi is our national hero in Finland 😁 kimi also lost 2 potential championships by only a few points, because of the unreliable mclaren car.. but it is what it is. As for next year, i would love to see more teams fighting for wins, not only one or two. But i feel we'll see some mercedes dominance again. Would love to see what some of the drivers can do in a competitive car.
Max is willing to die on the track to get the win. There´s never a boring race with him. I have a feeling next season is gonna be super fun and competitive.
That didn't aged well, did it?
@@nagita2141 Well... lets see what the second half of the season holds 🤣
Very fun
Great interview. It's nice to see Max talking a little more about his emotions, as hard as it can be to him. Also, I love how he confirmed at the end that he'll take the number 1 next season.
If I’m not mistaken he said it before. He absolutely deserves it.
@@09Mrsubaru Yes, he said it several weeks ago, that’s why I said he confirmed it here
The lack of emotion after every race win bar this one tells how he deals with a WDC. Even at Zandvoort he was very calm, while Lewis celebrated his heart out after winning his home GP. He barely values a single win. It's just a checklist to get what he really wants.
So weird since I’m use to seeing #33 lol
So if he doesn’t win in 2022, does he go back to #33?
@@justinm.1 Yes. You can't change driver numbers unless you're a champion, in which case you can choose #1, or have been out of the sport for 2 years (I think) and make a return.
So in 2023, Max can only use #33 again.
Adrian newey said “I absolutely love the kid”
The words of, Probably the best f1 engineer who has designed 11 different drivers champions cars.
Red Bull will be back on top next year.
They said the same things about Vettel
@@steveemser7861 max is much more adoptable driver, which is Seb's weakest point
Because Max brings simply lovely results
@@steveemser7861 the way he spoke about max.. was just different.
Like he was speaking about his son
And Adrian is a man of few words and he picks them carefully
It's very refreshing and pleasing to see Lewis fans on here giving praise to and congratulating Max. Ironically, Lewis and his family (Dad) were pretty much the only ones from Mercedes who were gracious after the race and made a real effort to congratulate Max and his dad.
Always nice to see someone live up to and surpass the hype. So many sportsman never do because of circumstances in and out of their control. Congrats Max!
As a Hamilton fan I can say I am really impressed with Max in this interview. He is a worthy, hard charging Formula 1 world champion and hearing he will race with the number 1 plate for the 2022 is great news. I like it when drivers take the champions plate (number 1). Its been a while since that last happened.
me too, i am very pleasantly surprised by this interview. i always think drivers don't hate each other, they actually only hate their competitors/ rivals.
Glad to hear some nuance and positivity! I was pulling for Max but Lewis is obviously a legend and frankly should already have 8 titles (2007 was....weird). If he was to win I would not have been dejected. It was a helluva fight, it was something to see two people pushing each other like that, the 2 were in their own universe
@@SchrodingersCat8813 Lewis has something to fight for now, though.
@@SchrodingersCat8813 hamilton won 2021
what does it mean exactly when the champion takes the number 1 plate and if they choose not to?
Ferrari fan. Max and Lewis have been outstanding. My dad would always tell me stories of the all time great battles, thank you for allowing me to have my own stories to tell to my kids one day.
There are ferrari fans?
@@splitsecondblackswan oh hush
This gave me chills as I completely agree! Can’t wait to tell my future kids and grandkids about this season already!!
@@sqweeps.03 ae chal nikal
@@splitsecondblackswan Yeah not everyone is a bandwagon fan to whoever wins 😂.
“We demanded a lot, but we gave back a lot” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Love this kid, a real racers racer, And very humble.
He reminds me of Mansel, especially his fearlessness & aggression.
As a hamilton fan it does make me sad that he lost a championship, but verstappen deserved it, true champ this season, can't wait for next year
As a Max fan, I want to tell you that Lewis did amazing this year and it's also thanks to him that we got this amazing season. ❤
Love bring us closer
@@TheMx5Channel ikr we all love every driver
You are 1 in a million..... Well done
I wish all fans were like you mate. After such a heartbreaking defeat you still leave a wholesome comment like this. Absolutely awesome dude! And yeah, hope we can see these two battle it out again next year! May the best win!
I remember this quote from Max "It's better to win few races or crash in few, then always be second and third.". Max is the only driver who challenged mighty mercedes era and won.
Won? Gifted is the term I presume
Yup! It was written! Max would be the one to challenge the Mercedes, sure his first win was pretty much on a green carpet or served on a silver plate by the Mercedes crashing into each other, but his prowess under the rain is simply amazing. Heck he even wrote his name on the Monaco GP list of winners.
What I find amazing this year is that Max has finished every race on the podium in either 1st or 2nd, except the times where it was out of his control - a blown tyre in Baku and 3 collisions where Merecedes was involved. He didn't finish 3rd even once. Which also means that in this season only McLaren has a 1-2 finish with a fastest lap.
@@kamil6958 I don’t remember asking for salt on my fries
@@kamil6958 Max has been the better driver all season, more wins, more poles, more laps led. both RB and Merc got their share of gifts from the incompetent FIA all season long, just so happened the last mistake from FIA benefitted RB and not Merc, doesn't mean Max's title is any less of value after all that hard work and consistency he's shown for the entire season
Edit: typo
Did someone mention that
Max Max Max Supermax Max Super Supermax Max Max Supermax…
He’s as young as George, Norris, Leclerc but has a lot more experience in F1. Max is just magic
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this guy emote this much. Really speaks to how in the zone he must get when it’s time to race.
you love to see it.
When he was lik 8 years he came on dutch TV with that serious face. He said he'd be WC one day 😂
Lewis drop him the whole race bro he’s nowhere near Lewis speed
@@jevaunneheadley1704 I'm guessing yesterday was the first race you watched this season?
@@jevaunneheadley1704 cry baby 🍼🍼🤣
@@tukkertje9365 yea first and last lol
However controversial the FIA was, Verstappen has been huge this season and deserved the title
This! With respect towards both drivers, we shouldn't forget who put in the better performance out of the two over the whole season.
Despite FIA being a total joke this season, Max certainly deserved the championship, after his bad luck in Baku and Hungary
@@Firebolt1729 Why do you write a surface level comment on everything,what does that accomplish for you
@@suggestiveguy Wdym??
What I have said is true - FIA have been tremendously inconsistent this season.
@@miosink Lewis Hamilton.
He such a dignified a respectful winner spoke from the heart and a very deserving champion glad he’s taking number 1 will be interesting to see that in F1 again
Never met him but Max is cool. Was rooting for 44 but I gotta just give it to him. He deserves it 100% IMO
Its not just this interview, its from now and forever, that we'll see a different Max, but still all the same. And I am glad for that. ❤️
Can't wait for 2022.
@Kristoffer Smith? Lol
Stolen glory, his clan have been doing for hundreds of years from Lewis's people, it's one rule for them and another for Lewis's.
This is why Lewis kneels, because his people are always shafted by those who claim they are civilised and are for the rule of law, they only support the law when it benefits them.
This championship is a farce, Max is no champion !!
@@kirkpatrick7475 His clan hahaha
@@kirkpatrick7475 go outside and enjoy life. It’s pointless to argue, what’s done is done. A congrats wouldn’t hurt😃
@@kirkpatrick7475 go take a shower champ, you need it😂😂
Top guy, people hate him and put his driving down all the time but he stays true to himself and it paid off. Deserved it this year
You mean the Hamilton fans hate him.
@@bartobruintjes7056 Yeah, pretty much only the Hamilton fans hate Max.
@@bartobruintjes7056 I'm a Lewis fan..!! But I don't hate Max..!! I'm not blind..!! Congrats to Max..!! 👍😉
@@svogender
@@svogender You are the person passionate fans should strive to be rather than just hating on a driver appreciating all drivers
I've never seen a team work so well together over a single weekend...from the Quali towing to Checo's defensive moves in the race, and the 'do or die' strategy calls for tyres during the race...inferior cars...but better team when it mattered...
100% They've outmerced the Merc, last race being the prime example.
Fantastic interview. Congrats to Max and thanks for the best season.
Hate him or love him...This kid was born to be the F1 champion.
So true!
Jos made him, literally chiselled him out of marble over all those years. Incredible story
@@MartinClimbs there was a video where Jos was a passenger of Max on Spa. Face of the senior on Eau Rouge and Radillon was like that: omfg, Ive made a monster.
@@KiithSomtaaw_ I think.the best depiction of their relationship is covered in the interview with David Coulthard at home. it shows their split passion
Truer words have never been said...
Yesterday Max showed his more human side. It was great to see his emotions, smile and a real joy👌Really deserves this title 🔥🥳
Yeah. That shows to me just how professional he is. He always looks so calm and down to earth like the pressure doesn't get to him but you could clearly see a weight fell off his shoulders at the end of this final race.
@@acrissonsantos it was deserves. The FiA stole the championship many times from him this season. So he actually deserved this a LOT
True...homie did really scream yesterday
He is always human and calm. It's the media we watch that portrait people as the "bad" guy. It's very sad, really.
@@acrissonsantos now cry in silence please we don't care what you think
What a great interview! I really saw a different side if Max.
It almost seemed like he achieved all his goals and now he just wants to enjoy a few more seasons with Red Bull, but I'm sure that strong competitive side will return once he celebrated properly!
I really feel that not Max, but the whole Red Bull team won this driver championship. The teamwork between both sides of the garage has been amazing to see.
12.12.2021 - an absolutely historical day. Max, Checo, Red Bull, Honda - absolute legends!
It's my nephew's birthday.
Perez “legend”🤣🤣🤣🤣
And Latifi the goat lol
I am so happy for Max, but I really happy for Honda. They so deserved this title! What a great team of engineers!
@@stellar6643 Max said that because of checo he won the championship because he held of Hamilton and ham lost 6 seconds in 2 laps
This has to be the greatest season I've watched yet, the championship literally went down to the very last lap of the season.
after 5000 laps it came on the last 3 laps in a season..im watching about 35 years but this one special:)
AFTER A GREAT SEASON MASI RUINED IT YOU MEAN, IF YOUR HAPPY WITH HOW IT FINISHED YOUR NOT A FAN OF THE SPORT FULL STOP
@@adz933 Well said.
@@adz933 classic hamilton fanboy
@@adz933 I’ve been watching the sport for almost 20 years but because I don’t agree with you I can’t be a fan, right?
Wow! Max is more open and relaxed here compared to his previous press interviews. Looking back to his first year in F1 his aura is so light and really seem to enjoy his time. Almost similar to what he shows now. Congrats Max!!
Imagine how it is if your think in Dutch then have to speak another language yeah we over here in the Netherlands get many years of english lessons but knowing the words and how to speak them out is something else if you have to translate still in your head. Ofcourse over time it will be easier and easier especially if you speak it a lot. Till the point it's almost as easy as Dutch. As for me i am old i only remember having 1 year of english so most dutchies translate better :-)
I think this proves how great of an interviewer Will Buxton really is. He's got the drivers trust and it gives them confidence to open up a bit more! Well done :)
The entire season of emotions bottled up to concentrate on the championship and then on the last lap of the last race he bursts into tears after crossing the line. Max has become the hero of millions and this moment will live forever in our memories! VIVA MAX!
Aren't those emotions rather bittersweet, knowing it was the FIA that handed him that win?
@@TomNook. Yeah by crashing him out in Silverstone and Hungary not giving Hamilton penalty on lap one turn 6, everyone just handed him the championship
Max is a great driver who absolutely deserves a championship but yesterdays win was not it. I feel bad for both Max and Lewis because the win was taken away from Lewis at the last second and handed to Max. The legitimacy of this win will always be questioned for Max.
@@TomNook. Naw, he looked pretty happy to me.
Hey Aximus, is that you, old bushwacking Aussie friend of mine?
I am not even his fan but I got tears in my eyes the moment he crossed the line and Horner said on the radio "Max Verstappen you are the world champion!". I guess because of how he deserves this title this year. *Congrats Max*
@@Moody_Blues_ hello the new world champion’s fan. Answer to ur question. I am a fan of George and Pierre :)
@@nocxsoshi5214 Great season by Pierre, so you must be happy. And will hate Verstappen next year when he is competing for the title against Russel😉
@@johnandmorehb3422 well we don’t even know if Merc gonna be competitive next year (nervous laugh)
@@nocxsoshi5214 well, that’s a fair point. It could be possible that both RBR and MB spent tons of money in this season for development to get the title but lack that for 2022. Perhaps McLaren, SFR and AM for the title. Sainz vs Vettel vs Norris…. That would be epic.
@@johnandmorehb3422 is there a budget they are allowed to spent? Otherwise merc and rb will have enough money after this season
Regardless of what happened during last race and during this whole season, can we just think for a moment about where the F1 would be right now if it weren't for Max ? Since his debut he has brought so much excitement (back) to F1...........his no nonsense what you see is what you get attitude has been a blessing to F1
You get a big thumbs up from me, cause that about sums it all up. Max brought back a lot of excitement and emotion into F-1, and it really needed it!
Exactly bro, Max saved F1 on his own❤️
MAX, well done Pal, you deserved it !!! This whole F1 show is so Brit biased it is not true and you made it, you came out on top and well Done Red Bull, Christian and teem. I have never seen decision made so spot on as this race. Well done guys, you deserved all of it !!
Hahahahaha very funny!
@@jacobjacob4139 cry cry cry hahaha
He matured a lot and that is a big part that he won this year. Congrats on well deserved title!
He fought well all season but it was Hamiltons championship the fia just gave him the win
Some Fanboys are still salty
@@charliewarren3946 hamilton the deserved the race win at abu dhabi. but max deserved to win the championship
@@charliewarren3946 nah max deserved the championship, better driver all season long. shame it had to end like it did but it is what it is
Max is one of my favourite people in Formula one, everything he does is so genuine and true to himself. I think people mistook his personality for being aggressive but he's really just sweet and very funny. I can't watch the last lap or celebrations without crying because of what it means to him
I'm surprised you didn't say Ocon then. He's a true rags to riches story while staying humble all the way through.
Lewis used to be like that I think. I feel like something happened with Lewis very abruptly and from one point it was like all you could hear was his pr manager
@@adamozmin8970 Once you win 7 world championships in a row id imagine you start to get an ego boost
Only snowflakes get offended by his aggressiveness...there's no way true racing fans dislikes it
Max is honest. Lewis is fake. That's the difference. When Max speaks he is genuine.
First and foremost my congratulations to Max and Lewis for this memorizing season. This season has probably done more for F1 than any other season before. The rivalry between the teams, drivers and engine manufacturers has been epic. The racing has been on the edge, or over it. In this interview Max gives us a little insight in his life. The way he understands a race car is exceptional. The raw talent that he’s been blessed with however, comes with a sacrifice. The Verstappens have sacrificed everything that most people cherish in their lives. Max himself made mention of the fact that such a quest for glory comes at a price. A mother missing her son, a sister missing her father, a husband and wife growing apart and a sister and brother never together for longer periods of time. It’s the price you pay for the ultimate prize in motorsport. As a fan I’m extremely happy for him. He has been exceptional. He needed to be with the likes of Lewis Hamilton. Well done Max. Well done indeed. Enjoy it.
I was not a fan of the person, he grew up soo much. Glad he recognized his past experiences. One thing that is sure lhe is probably the best driver and a true talent.
Thank you for this interview as this shows a very different man from what we believed. My hat off to Max
It's amazing how you can see the relief with everything hes ever worked for coming finally together. Deserved it champ!
@S. Can’t wait for the Hamilton fanboys in the comments!
Max MAX MAX super MAX MAX MAX SUPER SUPER MAX MAX MAX
Even with everything that happened, Max absolutely deserves this. It's hard to fathom just how absurdly fast this man is, or how he keeps pulling off these magical moments. Its a privilege to witness him in Formula 1.
True if you're a fan of her stopping but for everybody else who likes to see a fair race where rules are followed not so much.
@@realamerican5016 🤣🤣
@@realamerican5016 Silverstone was fair racing indeed
@@realamerican5016 If you like rules to be followed, how come you're not complaining about MULTIPLE races where Hamilton received the advantage from FIA? You and I both know, if max wasn't taken out by Hamilton, or didn't DNF multiple times, he wouldve won the Championship by SUCH a bigger gap.
@@GlennsAdventures Lewis never gained an advantage from FIA except maybe bahrain
This interview demonstrates that after all the battles and disagreements there is much respect between Lewis and Max. And to all those fans who say "robbed" and "undeserved" look at Lewis, he knows he was very unlucky, and Max lucky, but I don't think he believes Max "robbed" the championship, just knows that it is motor sport and everything could happen, even a safety car that changes completely the situation with 5 laps to go, of course it hurt him but accepted it. Hat off for both of them from a Ferrari fan👏
👍👍👍
Great interview. Loved that Max opened up and looked happy. He deserves to drive the #1 car next year,
This is the First time I have seen Max give an interview so enthusiastically to that of like a family.
Lewis Hamilton fan here - congratulations Max Verstappen. You drove a superb season and deserved the Championship. Brilliant calls from Red Bull and Max came up with the goods in that final lap. 😎
Respect to you for not crying like the other fans
@@cedricgauwberg1457 he deffo not a ham fan lol
respect bro im a max fan what a great season it was hope to see this battle next season again
Thanks most of you fans take this really fair. But. Its all mikas fault in the end
You're not a F1 fan, Max could only win with a cheating Race director that broke the rules and every driver knows it
24 years old and his first title. I think Lewis was about that age when he won his first title in 2008. Then it took Lewis 5 more years. Then Mercedes built a car that was simply the best and with the best driver. It was always going to be a very very tough ask. Yet, here we are Max, Red Bull and most importantly HONDA have done it. What an achievement.
Honda is the only company that has ever won world titles in MotoGP and F1 and won the Indy car series and the Indy 500.
No other company can boast that pedigree.
this season, and i have seen a few, wow wow wow. So much was going on, highs and lows on both camps. It was incredable. Now watching this video does shows that Max is a great guy. He is the King this year and i hope to see much more coming. Thumbs up for Lewis. For me i have seen alot that doesnt make me happy and started to dislike some stuff, but i have to say and respect, he is a great sportsmanship!
Just the beginning! 🦁🏆
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@@stellar6643 Also she was on another F1 video with an anti-max stance, she can't even make up her mind on who she supports. Must support who the cards tell her to support :D lol
You got this win handed to you, I would chill as a redbull fan
stop promoting your sorry channel here, not a place or time to latch on like this
@@stellar6643 and you only comment to spread your hate for Verstappen. Why would you even care about other people's comments?
The “battle” between fans (especially UK vs NL) is something truly special. Because it means that we have something to fight for. F1 is finally exciting again and if you are 30 years + you know that F1 has it’s dark sides too. (Schumacher & Senna period). Those were the most memorable. Max is such a special guy, he learned a lot and top level max vs senior Lewis will be another great season in ‘22.
I enjoy it on one side but it saddens me on the other side knowing that it wouldn't have mattered which driver would've won the championship, the other camp would always claim the championship would be tainted.
7:36 "It brings back a lot of rest, and this hasn't been for nothing"🥺🥺
Brought tears to my eyes, we love you Max!!!!
Same! 🧡
For the first time in years , I can't wait for next season. This season and this race in particular has re ignited my passion for F1. It had got same old, same old, for too long. Well done Max, Checo and the whole Red Bull team!!!!!
Following Max since his Spain victory in 2016. He has given us lots of excitement, sometimes annoyance but never a dull moment. Glad he is finally champion.
I used to play gran turismo with a Dutch guy who always was talking about this kid in karting called Verstappen.
He was right!
Both Spain and Abu Dhabi were gifted😂😂🤦♂️
Doesn’t deserve it
@@raghavsubandh2535 he truly did, look at the stats
@@raghavsubandh2535 so by outperforming Lewis this season he does not deserve the title? Strange logic there mate.
Thank you hamilton and verstappen for this incredible season!
agreed, well put.
The comments here are much more positive than on any other platform.
Regardless of how you feel about the FIA, strategic decisions or the behaviour of anyone in Red bull or Mercedes, you're right.
@@joyee9469 It isn’t Lol, check the replies
AND Mazepin 😎
Fantastic interview with Max down to earth and a well deserved champion
Grande MAX!!! Grande CHECO!!! Grande TEAM!!! Dall'Italia... 🇮🇹❤️🇳🇱🏁🏆🥇😭👍
The amount of pressure he had and still managed to come through with the win is crazy. 🔥
its almost like Masi gifted him the championship
@@ddha0000 Yeah I kind of agree but at the same time, Max has earned it throughout the whole season. He has been on another level this year. I believe Max deserved the championship and Lewis deserved to win the race. Hope for similar battles next year 🔥
@@ddha0000 Its almost as if this championship would have been over without Baku, Silverstone with Hamilton punting him off track and the next race Bottas ramming him.
@@ddha0000 is the championship just 1 race or 22? Pathetic 🤡
@@ddha0000 pretty much.
Mentally he's so strong for a 24 year old, great strenght
i'm glad he regonised the toll it had on his family. the sacrifices jos the boss made are massive. i enjoyed this interview.
Maybe that’s why he’s dating the daughter of 3x champion.
this interview is so genuine ,it will be in my list forever..great one
Excellent interview! I don't think I've seen him open up that much before. Huge congrats to him 👏👏👏
Man I have been a Hamilton fan ever since he burst onto the scene and yesterday hurt a lot, but congratulations to Max, he has been amazing this year and it would be a huge injustice if he never won a world title. The boy is a phenomenon! Just hope Lewis can regroup and come back strong next year. Lewis and Anthony Hamilton were pure class yesterday also, true champions of the sport. Role on 2022!
Totally agree!!! Couldn’t say that from Mercedes or Toto 😱
Usually I can't stand LH fans, but that was so well expressed, much respect and thank you sir!
Max was fabulous but I’m really looking forward to George and Lewis being together next March.
Agree, I hate Lewis but him and his dad was class and fairly congratulated to Max and also to Jos as well. Sadly, you cant say that about Mercedes and Toto....
It's time for Lewis to step back. Some of us want to see rivalry between younger drivers. Max, Lando, Sainz, Charles, Gasly, and probably Yuki since he finished P4 yesterday. Not to forget Stroll (he has been on podium)
This is Max nice and relaxed. When competing he is a winner and more serious. Max fans have always known this!
Top Man Max - Congratulation - Not since the Senna Schumacher years have I enjoyed F1 so much. - A Worthy Champion.
Look how max matured in these years man. I love he answered all the questions with maturity. What a season! I always wanted Lewis to win it all but im also one of these fans that thinks that max really deserved this one. Congrats!
Mature? Didn't he walk off the podium in Jeddah?
@@SewAndSews00 and?
@@SewAndSews00 Only imbeciles rejoice when they get robbed.
@@SewAndSews00 That's better than making a scene out of it. Knowing when you gotta take a step back because emotions are running high: that's maturity
Of course it would have been a great classy act to see him congratulating Lewis on that one, but the way he handled it wasnt immature in any way
@@SewAndSews00 Like lewis not driving to the grid after this last race? i think its fine in both situations because the emotions are high and they just need to calm themselves down
Max Verstappen opening up like this brought tears to my eyes. We always look at Lewis as the human/ vulnerable one (which he obviously also is) but I don't think anyone has ever had a single thought about the fact that Max is also human
Because Max isnt the type of guy that says "dangerous driving" when he has to compete
A very special moment to see Max open up, which we pretty much never get to see. Nico Rosberg said on his podcast that Verstappen didn’t seem like the type to admit/be affected by mistakes and learn from them, but Toto actually disagreed saying that people in private might be different to what they show the world. Now we get to see a glimpse of what Max is really made of
Also, “MIEKUHL, DIS SO NOT RAIGHT” was another golden moment, even though it was unfortunate for Toto.
Investigations over night proving amg using media partners for a onslaught to determine max dangerous psychotic driver rhetoric. Plenty of disgusting press coverage from ole blighty even sky sports submitting an apology. Yeah Lewis from before day one of this season started the onslaught he's dangerous.... So glad MAX won keep going the onslaught you made it through keep going and enjoy it thoroughly deserved - for amg they have there first full season scrap in 7 years of dominating and using there politics to stay ahead disgusting antics. Hope redbull win again next year took it to mercs a year long
This has been quite a season and I enjoyed every single second of it. I hoped for Hamilton to win but still hats off to Verstappen. Because I like this guy too and I hope many more world titles will come for him.
@Megatron Knows if anything Russell will win it out of the young guns just cos he'll be in wit Mercedes
@@tuchesampho2047 yeah I think people are forgetting that was Lewis’s last shot at his 8th, George is definitely gonna be faster than him next year
It would've been beyond heartbreaking if (due to the car) Mercedes had won EVERY single championship in the Hybrid era. Its been 15 years since a non British team has won. (Merc gmbh is German owned but the team is British, formerly Brawn). Its been 15 years since a non Brit or German driver has won (Ham, Ros, Vet, Button) .
I for one am happy that a young driver from a different Country has won. Nice to spread the silverware.
What a great interview with interesting, well-researched questions and thoughtful answers! Congrats to Max on an amazing win and I hope this is the first of many to come!
Rare moments seeing verstappen emotional, opening op like this. Beautiful interview!
I missed Alex's radio message the first time round because my roar was so loud as Max crossed the line.
I would have felt so bad for him if he had lost it after the season he had. Baku, Silverstone and Hungary, 3 races he didn't even get a chance to fight for the win through no fault of his own.
He definitely deserved the title this year, despite how the last race went down.
I totally agree. Lewis deserved the race win but Max deserved the championship
I thought I was the only one I think the new supermax was on in the background too I missed the first like 5 minutes if audio after he crossed the line
Silverstone was partly his fault, it was mostly Lewis' but he could have avoided it
@@ashyknees653 it wasn't his job to, whether it was a miscalculation or desperation by lewis that was on him he had room on the inside didint take it
I agree 100%..... Max was just the better drive this year. Lewis looked off the pace on more than one occasion and made a surge only after the major updates merc brought after summer. Between Baku, Hungary and Silverstone he lost at least 50 points to Lewis so this should've been wrapped up a race or two ago. I know Baku shook out OK, but i think lewis was running a distance 3rd or even 4th when the Tyre blew so Max def lost ground.
I think we will never understand the pressure behind those guys, at the end they are normal human beings with one single goal. Nice interview and hope next season will be spicy 🌶 like this👏🏻
From 🇫🇮 congratulations max
I'm happy for Max he joined Formula1 when he was 17. He was already so fast. 1 year later he won his first race with redbull. And 5 years later he won the championship
It only took so long because of Mercedes and Lewis, who practically were unbeatable together. Max is the best F1 driver in Decades really
10:42 what a legend!!
First time in years the best driver won instead of the best car.
Best interview I've seen of Max 🔥🦁🔥 and I've seen many Dutch ones as well. He can be really direct and funny that way but come across different to some, here he goes a little deeper and it's great to hear him open up more than usual
Comparing this intervieuw with big interviews like 3 or 4 years ago U can tell Max grew as a person and has alot more depth to its interviews.
I think this was the most ''Dutch'' English interview ive ever seen from Verstappen. He is way more open and engaging in Dutch mostly, but this was amazing.
He has gotten incredibly fluent in English as well!
Max grew up so much since his debut, great interview
Solid interview, Max with his guard down, family sacrifice which we don't hear about too much. Thank you
This season was very intense, great battle for both drives. And shout out to Checo for the team play.
Man this is enough to make me, even a grown man cry.
Well done Max! So great to see a young champ, with so much potential! I've been rooting for you for years! You made F1 interesting again. Let's go and do it again sometime! 🏆🍾🔥
Great interview this. Respect from the uk and a Hamilton fan. 🏴❤️🇳🇱