Max Verstappen has decided not to be in action during the final test in Abu Dhabi after the season. Besides the Young Driver Test - for which Verstappen is obviously ineligible - there is also a Pirelli test,

Facing tougher competition than his previous championship-winning years at Red Bull, Verstappen's 2024 victory is arguably the one he had to work hardest to secure, his stunning win at the Brazilian GP this year a standout moment that declared to both his toughest rivals and his harshest critics that he was more than worthy of a fourth title.

Max Verstappen’s run of victories continued on Sunday night as the Dutchman was voted Autosport’s International Racing Driver of the Year ahead of Fernando Alonso. Verstappen and Red Bull swept to the Formula 1 championship titles in a record-breaking season for the driver and the team.