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Formula 1 has a new two-time world champion on their records now. Apart from Fernando Alonso, there’s one more driver who’ll have the honor of having a two-time F1 champion tag beside his name and that’s none other than Max Verstappen. As the Dutchman won his second world title in Suzuka, Lewis Hamilton, and co. came to congratulate him. Seeing this, fans couldn’t help but react to the incredible scene.

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Verstappen took home his 12th win of the season as well as his second world championship title after the rain reduced the race duration at the Suzuka Circuit. The win at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix ensured Verstappen of the ultimate trophy with four more races to go this season.

As the Dutchman approached the media for the post-race interview session, as seen in a YouTube video, he got congratulated by fellow world champions, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton and even McLaren star Lando Norris. They all applauded the Red Bull ace for his incredible achievement.

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Fans react on social media over the amicable gesture by the F1 drivers for Max Verstappen

F1 fans reacted to the nice gestures by the F1 drivers using the YouTube video’s comment section. They not only applauded the efforts of their fellow drivers, but also highlighted the respect they have for themselves.

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Given below are some of the fan reactions taken from YouTube

To start with, a fan wrote, “11 crowns on this footage. Insane.”

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While a fan named Ryan Crins put down, “Amazing to see Lewis and Fernando with Max. Truly among the best drivers of our time,” while another fan wrote, “Great to see the respect between them all, that’s something the fans will never learn to have!”

Alonso waiting for Max in the background. You gotta love how he respects and loves his young successor, great guy. Lewis doing the mandatory stuff..it’s Ok”

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A fan praised Alonso individually saying, “Alonso is such a great dude. He’s like everyone’s favorite uncle.”

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The fans also appreciated Hamilton’s nice gesture towards Verstappen. “I love seeing Lewis congratulate Max after their rivalry. It shows the respect they have for each other.”

Among many other wishful comments, one fan wrote, “Those three together there, so many championships, so much class. Amazing to see.”

All in all, the F1 fans seem to have truly enjoyed the champions’ assembly moments.

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Sabyasachi Biswas is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Holding a master’s degree in mass communication and journalism, he has over eight years of experience covering motorsports. Apart from being a keen enthusiast, Sabyasachi is an ardent Kyle Larson fan. Besides this, he has been a die-hard 'Madridista' for years, a big Max Verstappen and Red Bull fan, and at the same time misses Roger Federer in action. As an athlete, Sabyasachi played soccer at the sub-junior level. He's also a travel freak and likes trying out different cuisines when he's away from the keyboard.

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