German newspaper BILD lifted the lid on the inside story of Verstappen’s title celebrations, while his girlfriend – Kelly Piquet – shared photos of the Dutchman basking in his championship glory

The Dutch ace was pictured with Piquet – daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet – as well as friends Stan Pex and Gianpiero Lambiase.

One image of Verstappen and Piquet was posted alongside the caption: ‘My world champion’.

BILD say the celebrations truly kicked off three hours after the race’s conclusion, when at 11.03pm local time Verstappen had been confirmed as the new world champion.

Max Verstappen has let his hair down following the F1 finale

Verstappen, 26, pictured with girlfriend Piquet, alongside the caption: ‘My world champion’

The Dutchman basks in his title triumph during a party that moved onto a yacht and came to an end at 7am, according to reports

Verstappen pictured with Geri Halliwell – former Spice Girl and wife of Christian Horner

Horner and Halliwell share a moment together after Red Bull finally usurped Mercedes