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F1 world title success.Verstappen, 25, ensured back-to-back titles with four races remaining following his victory at the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend. The F1 season resumes in Austin on October 21 but the Dutchman made the most of a rare free weekend to celebrate the victory.His close friend Louis van Baar uploaded a clip on Instagram from inside the secret party as Verstappen was presented with a huge cake in the shape of a trophy, with a Dutch flag on the front.The F1 champion was also given a huge tray of shots and sparklers as his friends came together to celebrate, including fellow driver Lando Norris.READ MORE: Two F1 drivers at risk of ban before end of 2022 season - but Max Verstappen is safeVan Baar is a close friend of Verstappen and also works alongside world-renowned DJ Martin Garrix as his photographer.Verstappen won his second title in different circumstances to last season when he pipped Lewis Hamilton in the season finale in Abu Dhabi.Speaking recently, he said: "You know, last year, all the way until the last race is probably the worst kind of feeling, going into that last race.

Red Bull are pleading their innocence as the F1’s champion team continue talks with the sport’s governing body following their budget cap breach.After more than a week of speculation, it was finally confirmed on Monday that the Milton Keynes squad had overspent during their 2021 drivers’ championship-winning season.While the breach has been classed as ‘minor’, it could still have been anything up to £5.7million. It is thought Red Bull overspent by around £1.5million, money which could have gone towards extra upgrades for Max Verstappen’s car amid his intense title fight with Lewis Hamilton. READ MORE: Christian Horner openly admitted F1 teams would breach spending limits two years ago Punishments open to the FIA range from a slap on the wrist to the deduction of points from last year’s championship, meaning Verstappen could in theory be stripped of his maiden title, although that is thought to be unlikely.Red Bull are continuing to insist their innocence and talks are ongoing with the FIA over the matter and potential punishment.

F1 grid walks and says Lewis Hamilton stopped talking to him.The former F1 driver’s pre-race wanders around the grid minutes before the start of Grand Prix have been must-see TV over the last 25 years. There have been moments of comedy, awkwardness and rude snubs from celebrities and even misidentification of big sporting stars.More often than not, the drivers, often just seconds before they are about to step into the car, give Brundle their time. It is clear the stars of F1 hold Brundle, who had an impressive career himself, in high regard.

F1 world title, particularly your first, is an incredibly pressurised time for any driver. Adding to the tension are the probing questions being asked by the world’s media.

READ MORE: Michael Masi was 'involved in confusing rule' which saw Max Verstappen clinch F1 title“The FIA cost cap administration notes that all competitors acted at all times in a spirit of good faith and cooperation throughout the process. The FIA would also note that with respect to this first year of the application of the financial regulations the intervention of the FIA cost cap administration has been limited to reviewing the submissions made by the competitors and that no full formal investigations were launched.“The FIA cost cap administration is currently determining the appropriate course of action to be taken under the financial regulations with respect to Aston Martin and Red Bull and further information will be communicated in compliance with the regulations.”Verstappen claimed his first world title last year, securing the victory over Lewis Hamilton in dramatic circumstances in the season finale in Abu Dhabi, before retaining the title this year after winning a shortened Japanese Grand Prix - which also saw chaos ensue after initial confusion.Heavy downpours meant the Suzuka race was limited to just 29 laps, which resulted in confusion over whether full points would be handed to Verstappen following his win, and after that was the case - the Dutchman was announced world champion for a second time.But with his title this year a formality, Red Bull had come under scrutiny in the last couple of weeks with reports suggesting the F1 giants had gone over the cost cap that had been introduced at the start of last season.

McLaren chief Andreas Seidl believes Red Bull overspent on salaries and benefit packages after the energy drink giants were accused of breaking budget cap rules in 2021. The FIA are currently reviewing team's spending for last year and have insisted any breaches will be dealt with "according to the formal process set out in the regulations.