Max Verstappen has claimed the 2024 F1 drivers’ title after finishing above closest challenger Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver, who started one spot ahead of Norris in fifth, finished the 50-lap race in the same position, while the McLaren driver came home in sixth.

LAS VEGAS — George Russell may have won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton beside him on the podium for a Mercedes 1-2 finish. But all eyes were on Max Verstappen. For the fourth time in as many seasons, the Dutchman was crowned Formula One world champion.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is here and Max Verstappen can potentially seal a fourth consecutive title should he win the race, leaving Lando Norris in his wake. With only two races remaining following the street circuit in Nevada, the Dutchman started the race ahead of his McLaren rival, with George Russell on pole position.