Max Verstappen has the chance to add to one of the most entertaining Formula One seasons in recent memory by becoming a four-time World Drivers’ Champion on Saturday at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Formula One leader Max Verstappen said he was surprised to be ahead of title challenger Lando Norris after qualifying fifth for the Las Vegas Grand Prix despite a rear wing disadvantage.

Max Verstappen goes into this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix with the opportunity to win his fourth successive Formula One drivers’ championship. Here, the PA news agency looks at the state of play. Verstappen’s brilliant victory in Sao Paulo last time out extended his lead to 62 points with 86 to play for,