Verstappen Secures Fourth Straight F1 Title at Las Vegas GP; Mercedes Takes 1-2 Finish

Nov 24, 2024, 07:26 AM

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 World Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, joining an elite group of four-time champions. Verstappen, who previously won titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023, finished fifth in the race, amassing an unassailable lead over his closest rival, Lando Norris, who placed sixth. George Russell won the race, leading a Mercedes one-two finish with Lewis Hamilton, who climbed from tenth on the grid to second place. Carlos Sainz of Ferrari finished third. Verstappen's championship victory at age 27 further cements his status among the sport's greats.