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Verstappen recalls first F1 title after Antonelli's triumph: 'I was still drunk the next day'

Verstappen recalls first F1 title after Antonelli's triumph: 'I was still drunk the next day'
Championships & Races · 19:11:23 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Max Verstappen reflected on his first Formula 1 world championship victory following Andrea Kimi Antonelli's recent triumph, revealing that he was still intoxicated the day after securing the title.

The Dutch driver made the comment on November 5, 2026, recalling the celebrations that followed his maiden championship win.

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