Red Bull’s Verstappen wins Malaysian Grand Prix

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It was a perfect birthday gift for Max Verstappen who turned 20 yesterday. He won  the last Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Lewis Hamilton stretched his Formula One world championship lead to 34 points.

“Super, super job Max. Welcome to being a 20-year-old. Great start to a new decade for you, well done,” team boss Christian Horner said over the radio after his driver took the chequered flag 12.7 seconds clear of Hamilton.

“Straight away the car felt good and I saw Lewis was struggling a bit with traction… of course he has more to lose than me in the championship so I went for it in turn one,” Verstappen said of his overtake on lap four.

Sunday’s race was Malaysia’s last, with organisers expecting a record turnout for the Grand Prix since it was first hosted by the Sepang Circuit in 1999.The next round will be held in Suzuka, Japan on October 8.

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