F1 2017: 5 talking points from the rivetting Malaysian Grand Prix

#1 20-year old Max finally gets something to celebrate about

Red Bull celebrating their double podium

Winning an F1 race is a great way to celebrate your birthday weekend and that's exactly what Max Verstappen did. The 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix result was a huge one for Red Bull, not only because of the huge boost it gives to their 20-year old driver's confidence but it also solidifies their position alongside Ferrari and Mercedes with their double podium.

They were expected to do well here and in Singapore. While they couldn't make the most of it at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the team has bounced back strongly with a double podium in Malaysia, their first since they recorded the same result at this very track.

While the result is huge as a team, everybody in the garage is bound to be genuinely happy for Verstappen. Of the 15 races so far, he's bore the brunt of the team's early-season reliability issues with seven DNFs.