“To stand here as a four-time world champion is of course something that I never thought was possible. So, at the moment just feeling relieved, in a way, but also very proud”
Max Verstappen speaks to Sky Sports after his fifth place finish secures him a fourth driver’s championship:
“For sure, it was a very challenging season. I think also as a person, at times it’s very challenging and I had to be calm.
Lewis Hamilton also spoke to Sky following one of his last races for Mercedes saying:
“Firstly I’ve got to say a big congratulations to Max for winning the championship, still with several races to go.
“If I’d done my job yesterday, it would have been a breeze today. But it’s ok. I had fun coming from 10th. The team did a fantastic job.
“If the car drives like that in the next couple of races then I think we’ll be in a good spot to challenge the guys up front.”
Race winner George Russell intends to celebrate this victory with pride telling Terry Crews and Jenson Button:
“I was planning on flying in a couple of hours but I’m definitely not getting on that flight!”