Inside Verstappen’s F1 title party with kiss from girlfriend Kelly Piquet, congrats from Geri Halliwell and champagne

MAX VERSTAPPEN's second world title victory sparked bedlam in the paddock at the Japanese Grand Prix.

He was joined by his Red Bull team and girlfriend Kelly Piquet who captured some behind-the-scenes footage of the celebrations.

Like his first championship win last year, Verstappen claimed his second F1 title in bizarre circumstances at the Suzuka Circuit.

The Red Bull driver breezed to an easy victory at Suzuka but was unaware he had won the championship because Charles Leclerc finished second before being bumped down a place after incurring a penalty.

Despite the initial anti-climatic realisation, Verstappen and his colleagues soon got to partying.

Team-mate Sergio Perez, who finished second as a result of Leclerc's sanction, poured plenty of champagne over the Dutchman.

Red Bull mechanics then hoisted the champion onto their shoulders with Kelly - daughter of ex-F1 driver Nelson Piquet - filming every moment of her boyfriend's glory.

Away from the cameras the couple allowed the moment to sink in inside the dressing room.

They then posed for photos with Kelly giving Verstappen a kiss on the cheek as he held his trophy for winning the Japan GP above his head.

Red Bull chief Christian Horner was also quick to congratulate his driver on social media.

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