September 24th 2023.
Max Verstappen has claimed a historic victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing the 2023 Formula One Constructors' Championship for Red Bull.
The Dutchman had a dream weekend, taking pole by over half-a-second and finishing 18 seconds ahead of the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – the latter recording his first ever F1 podium.
Verstappen couldn't contain his excitement as he crossed the finish line, telling his team over the radio: "Let's go guys! Another win. Unbelievable!"
He added: "You deserve that. What an unbelievable season we are having. You can all be very proud here at the track and back at the factory. You guys built a rocketship of a car."
Unfortunately, it wasn't such a good day for the other Red Bull of Sergio Perez, who retired early on after picking up damage from multiple collisions.
The Mexican tangled with Sir Lewis Hamilton at the start before receiving a penalty for a safety car infringement. He then bizarrely ramming into the side of Kevin Magnussen as he attempted to battle his way back up the grid, earning him another penalty.
With Perez's failure to score points, it is all but guaranteed that Verstappen will win the drivers' title at the next race in Qatar.
Red Bull's victory was celebrated on social media with Oracle Red Bull Racing tweeting: "BACK-TO-BACK WORLD CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONS!!
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