PALMER: Five vital qualities that made the difference in Verstappen’s title defence this season

So Max Verstappen has sealed his fourth world championship title; a feat which appeared an inevitability in March however proved removed from it in actuality. All through this most turbulent of seasons there have been a couple of key qualities that Max has proven throughout a couple of races which have made the decisive distinction. Listed here are 5 of them…

1. Brazil – pure driving genius

In fact the Sao Paulo Grand Prix was his drive of the season. It was an outstanding efficiency below immense pressures. The championship was at its most precarious level for Max as he slithered spherical to the grid at a sodden Interlagos.