Max Verstappen Still Partying at 9 AM

If you’re Max Verstappen and you’ve just clinched your fourth Formula 1 World Championship, where else would you celebrate but Las Vegas? The city of neon lights, endless casinos, and all-night parties seemed like the perfect backdrop for the Dutch driver’s post-title shenanigans. And, of course, it didn’t disappoint.

While the 2024 F1 season had its fair share of twists and turns, Verstappen’s celebrations in Sin City were anything but dull. In fact, they raged well into the next morning, proving that when Max Verstappen wins a title, it’s not just the champagne that flows—it’s the party itself.

Vegas, Baby: Where Time Doesn’t Exist

Las Vegas is one of those places where time loses all meaning. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 AM or 9 AM, you can find yourself partying with celebrities, playing blackjack, or running into the occasional Formula 1 driver who’s just clinched the world championship. Max Verstappen proved this point when he spilled the beans about his wild Vegas celebrations. “In Vegas, it doesn’t really matter what time it is,” Verstappen explained, likely still processing the night (and morning) after.

The early-morning bar hopping wasn’t exactly the sort of thing you’d expect from someone who just bagged the F1 title, but this is Las Vegas, and Verstappen is a man of tradition. Just ask his dance partner for the night, DJ Martin Garrix, with whom Verstappen partied ‘til dawn.

“We really had a great time, we laughed a lot. We ended up at the bar in the casino, I think around nine in the morning,” Verstappen admitted, sounding like a man who had lost track of both time and his sensible adult decisions.

The 2024 F1 Season: Verstappen’s Title and Vegas Hangover

When the 2024 season kicked off, it seemed like Max Verstappen would be the inevitable champion once again. He won four of the first five races, leaving his competitors scrambling to catch up. But then something strange happened in Miami: McLaren showed up with an upgrade package that actually made things interesting. Lando Norris snatched his first-ever Formula 1 victory, and suddenly, Verstappen wasn’t the only one we were watching. But don’t worry—Max kept a tight grip on the championship lead, because, well, he’s Max Verstappen.

But it was Brazil, in a soaking-wet, rain-soaked race, where Verstappen looked poised to seal the deal in Las Vegas. Sure, he didn’t win the Grand Prix, but he did secure his fourth consecutive World Championship. And then, it was time for the Las Vegas strip to play host to the party of the year.

Vegas Vibes: Not Your Average Title Celebration

Despite Verstappen’s strong finish to the season, he had one complaint about the Las Vegas Grand Prix. When asked about the race, he didn’t exactly gush with excitement. In fact, he admitted that his fifth-place finish “won’t be in my top 100.” Ouch, Max! Not even top 100? That’s like getting an A on your exam and saying, “Eh, it’s alright. But I could’ve done better.”

But hey, Verstappen’s a man of priorities, and his Vegas party definitely took center stage. “I didn’t sleep much and didn’t leave the circuit until around four o’clock [in the morning]. Of course, I had already had a few drinks, so I became more and more honest!” Verstappen quipped, which sounds like a good night out, right? Honest Max is always a treat.

And don’t forget, Las Vegas is a place where people get a little… spontaneous. If Max wanted to forget the race and just have a good time, who could blame him? In fact, it’s what Las Vegas does best. There are no limits, and apparently, no time constraints either!

What’s Next for Max Verstappen?

Now that Verstappen has bagged another world title, you might think he’d rest on his laurels—maybe take it easy and bask in his glory. But the guy can’t help himself. Heading into the 2025 season, Verstappen is once again the favorite to win the championship. The real challenge, however, might come from a more formidable McLaren, which looks ready to keep up with Verstappen’s dominant run.

While Lando Norris and McLaren’s resurgent form might make the 2025 season even more competitive, there’s no doubt that Verstappen will be in the mix, continuing to prove that he’s not just about speed on the track but also about mastering the art of the post-race celebration.

The Final Verdict: Max Verstappen—Champ on and off the Track

Max Verstappen’s celebrations in Las Vegas weren’t your average champagne toast and formal dinner. No, Max took the city by storm, partying until the sun came up—well, way after the sun came up, really. As for the race itself, it was just another day in the office for the four-time world champion. But as any party-goer knows, the true celebration comes after the clock hits 4 AM… or in Verstappen’s case, 9 AM.

So, while the rest of us were still nursing our own hangovers, Max Verstappen was likely still ordering drinks and sharing laughs at a bar somewhere in Las Vegas—because when you’re Max Verstappen, time is just a suggestion.