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The three-time World Champion was formally crowed at the annual prize giving gala, which takes place at Baku, Azerbaijan in 2023.
Max Verstappen received the official title of the 2023 Formula 1 World Champion at the FIA Prize Giving Gala in Baku, Azerbaijan, with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 President Stefano Domenicali in attendance. Verstappen was awarded the FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship trophy, while Red Bull was also recognized as the 2023 Constructors’ Champions. During his acceptance speech, Verstappen expressed his gratitude to the team and reflected on the emotions of the season coming to an end. The top three drivers in the championship standings, including Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Lewis Hamilton, were required to attend the event. Hamilton had previously skipped the prize-giving ceremony in 2021 and was subsequently fined $50,000 as a result.
