After Max Verstappen snatched the world championship with a go on the ultimate lap of the Abu Dhabi GP, in one of the vital dramatic dramatic finishes, the world stood for some time earlier than exploding.
There has been a whole lot of reactions from throughout on social media to congratulate the brand new champion.
Completed that extraordinary ultimate lap of the title race of 2021. In#AbuDhabiGP I # F1 pic.twitter.com/kknTMDfpAF
– Formula 1 (@F1) December 12, 2021
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar stated, “What a race! Congratulations to Max for becoming the world champion for the first time and there will be many more. However, my heart goes out to Lewis. What a weather he has too. No safety car.” Had the trophy belonged to him, sheer misfortune. Best needs for the following season.”
What a race!
Congratulations to Max on changing into world champion for the primary time and there might be extra.
However, my coronary heart goes out to Lewis. What’s the climate like? Had there not been a security automotive, the trophy would have belonged to him. Really unhealthy luck. All one of the best for subsequent season. pic.twitter.com/pYPLoin4gO
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 12, 2021
India’s ODI and T20 captain Rohit Sharma quipped with a cricket analogy, tweeting, “1 ball 6 required and guess Max Verstappen hits it. Incredible win #AbuDhabiGP #F1TitleChampionship”
1 ball 6 required and guess what Max Verstappen hit it. unbelievable win #AbuDhabiGP #F1TitleChampionship
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) December 12, 2021
Verstappen’s fellow Dutch nationwide, soccer legend Robin Van Persie, tweeted: “An incredible end to a Formula 1 season to be remembered forever! Two great teams marching to victory but only one can be the winner. One A true champion has been replaced by another true champion. Congratulations @Max33Verstappen. You have made us proud.”
Wow
What an unbelievable finish to a Formula 1 season to be remembered without end! Two nice groups are on their approach to victory however there can solely be one winner. A real champion was changed by one other true champion. Congratulations @Max33Verstappen, you made us proud pic.twitter.com/5rMOiAh30F— Robin Van Persie (@Persie_Official) December 12, 2021
Brazilian racing driver Lucas de Grassi tweeted, “Personally it doesn’t matter who wins in F1. I just want to see a great show pushing the right technology. This year it’s a sparring between Lewis and Max.” It was a giant struggle and motorsport gained. Congratulations everybody @fia@F1″
Personally it would not matter who wins in F1.
I simply need to see a terrific present pushing the best know-how.
This 12 months it was a giant struggle between Lewis and Max and Motorsport gained.
— Lucas de Grassi (@LucasdiGrassi) December 12, 2021
Hamilton was 5 laps away from passing Michael Schumacher within the report books with an eighth championship on Sunday, till a crash gave Verstappen and Red Bull one final probability.
Whatever Hamilton stated on his radio when Nicolas Latifi crashed to take out the protection automotive, it was performed solely as a protracted beep to cowl up the abuse.
World Champion! I
And the best day ever within the racing lifetime of @Max33Verstappen I#AbuDhabiGP I # F1 pic.twitter.com/o3SsSC5THG
– Formula 1 (@F1) December 12, 2021
F1 race director Michael Massi took his time determining the way to finish the race earlier than controversially deciding on one ultimate lap of racing to resolve the title. Verstappen began the ultimate lap simply behind Hamilton, chasing him by the primary 4 turns.
Verstappen made his go within the fifth flip and Hamilton had one final shot. He additionally pulled his Mercedes with Red Bull, however couldn’t clear Verstappen, who went on to grow to be the primary Dutch world champion.
Verstappen and Red Bull celebrated in a champagne soak, received hugs from their fellow rivals – together with Hamilton and Hamilton’s father – and made their approach to the DJ stand on the Yas Marina circuit and jumped wildly up and right down to the music.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
