Max Verstappen clinches fourth straight world title in Las Vegas

23 November 2024

At the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship by finishing fifth.

On 23 November 2024, Max Verstappen sealed his fourth straight world drivers’ title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix by crossing the line in 5th place – ahead of his main rival Lando Norris, who finished sixth. The race was won by George Russell of Mercedes, with teammate Lewis Hamilton in second and Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari in third. The result left Verstappen uncatchable in the standings, ensuring the title two rounds before the end of the season. While he did not finish on the podium that night, the championship victory underscored his and Red Bull Racing’s dominance over the past four seasons. The Dutch driver joined the elite ranks of those who have claimed at least four titles, matching legends such as Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel, and set a benchmark for consistency and excellence in Formula 1.

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