F1 champ Max Verstappen

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Max Verstappen, the youngest debutant in Formula One history, clinched the championship for the second time in Japan.

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Verstappen, who started from pole at the Japanese Grand Prix, overtook Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to achieve this feat.

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Verstappen has 366 points and matched Michael Schumacher's record by winning the championship before the end of season.

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Verstappen, who won the Formula One championship four races earlier, has won 12 races so far this season.

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