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Verstappen gifted hilarious Vegas victory tribute at Christmas
Max Verstappen, the four-time F1 champion, received a funny Christmas gift highlighting his 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix victory from partner Kelly Piquet’s Instagram story. The race in Vegas saw Verstappen clinch a dominant win while McLaren faced disqualification for excessive wear on their skid blocks, giving Verstappen a closer shot at the drivers’ championship. Despite narrowly losing out to Lando Norris by just two points in the 2025 title battle, Verstappen’s Vegas win showcased his prowess, finishing over 23 seconds ahead of George Russell. His family celebrated the victory with a humorous Christmas gift, as revealed on Piquet’s Instagram, showing Verstappen in a memorable pose with his winners’ trophy. Looking ahead, the upcoming season’s regulatory changes in F1 provide Red Bull a chance to potentially challenge their rivals, setting the stage for Verstappen’s pursuit of a fifth world championship in 2026 after a successful 2025 season.
