Max Verstappen is tantalizingly close to winning his first world championship in Formula One. He is currently ahead of his rival, Lewis Hamilton, although the gap is just eight points with two races to go. The Red Bull driver has maintained that it is important to become a world champion, and it does not matter how many times he becomes a world champion.

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Max Verstappen gives his thoughts on becoming a potential world champion

As reported by Formula Passion, the Dutch driver had previously mentioned that his primary aim in F1 is to be a world champion. But he stated it does not really concern him how many times he wins the title. He mentioned he will try to become a multiple world champion, although that’s not his ultimate goal.

“In Formula 1, the goal is to win the World Championship. From then on, it doesn’t really matter how many you win, because you are already a world champion. Of course, I would always try to win one more title, but the ultimate goal has already been achieved, which is to become champion.” said Max. [Translated By Google]

The Dutch driver has consistently denied the reports of being under pressure this season.

“You work very hard to try to reach the World Cup, and once you have made it there is a lot less pressure,” said the championship leader.

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How can the Red Bull driver become world champion at the Saudi Arabian GP?

The Red Bull driver has a chance to wrap up the championship in Saudi Arabia. He needs to win the race and hope that Hamilton finishes sixth or below in the below. Max can win the championship in the following scenarios:

1. Verstappen wins the race with the fastest lap and Hamilton finishes 6th or lower.
2. Max finishes on the podium and Hamilton retires or does not score.
3. Max finishes second with the fastest lap, and Hamilton finishes 10th or below.

It seems likely that the championship will go the distance and will be decided in Abu Dhabi. It would be wonderful to see a generational talent like Max become a world champion by beating the most successful driver in F1 history.

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