The Dutchman has been in supreme form all season long, missing out on the top step in just six races this term.
From his first win in Saudi Arabia to his latest at Suzuka, take a look back through the wins which led the Red Bull Racing man to his world championship crown.
9. Belgian Grand Prix
In his most dominant showing of the season, Verstappen came from 14th on the grid, courtesy of grid penalties, to win by a mighty 17-seconds from his own team-mate Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR
10. Dutch Grand Prix
There were few doubts who the partizan Dutch crowd wanted to see win at Zandvoort, and they did not leave disappointed as Verstappen overcame Carlos Sainz to win in front of his fans Photo: Clive Mason
11. Italian Grand Prix
More grid penalties were handed Verstappen's way for engine breaches, but once again they meant precious little as the Red Bull man went from seventh on the grid to win his fifth race in a row Photo: Mark Thompson
12. Japanese Grand Prix
A rain-interrupted affair at Suzuka exposed a loophole in the way the points were dished out, but Charles Leclerc's five-second penalty, handed to him after the chequered flag, meant Verstappen's dominant win handed him the title Photo: Clive Rose