Max Verstappen has reflected on his first Formula 1 world championship victory following Andrea Kimi Antonelli's recent triumph. The Dutch driver revealed he was "still drunk the next day" after his title-clinching celebrations in 2021.
Verstappen's comments came as the Formula 1 community acknowledged Antonelli's achievement. The Red Bull Racing driver described the aftermath of his maiden championship win in Abu Dhabi, where he defeated Lewis Hamilton in a dramatic season finale.
The 2021 title marked Verstappen's first world championship after years of competition with Hamilton and Mercedes. His candid recollection offers insight into the emotional release that follows a career-defining moment in motorsport's premier series.
