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This year was a more straightforward run to a title victory for Max Verstappen, but does he rate it as highly as his other championships in the last three years?
Max Verstappen, the three-time Formula 1 World Champion, revealed that his favorite title year out of the three he won in a row was the 2021 season. Despite the controversy surrounding the finale in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen believes that a championship is won over the entire season, not just one race. He mentioned that the 2021 season was his best performance-wise, while the first title win was the most emotional for him. Verstappen also expressed his desire for more competition in F1 but stated that he doesn’t rely on other teams or teammates to bring out his best performance. He puts a lot of pressure on himself to be the best he can be and enjoys the process of preparation.