Max Verstappen Clinches Championship as George Russell Takes Vegas Victory

Context

The Las Vegas Grand Prix was won by George Russell, who held off a charge from team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen secured his title with a fifth-place finish, despite being behind the Ferraris of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.

Fourth Consecutive World Drivers’ Championship for Verstappen

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship with a fifth-place finish in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Mercedes’ George Russell took the win, holding off a charge by team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who finished second after starting 10th on the grid.

Key Points

• Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship.

• Mercedes’ George Russell won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking second place from 10th on the grid.

• Verstappen’s position behind the Ferraris of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc was enough for him to secure the title.

• Lando Norris could manage only sixth for McLaren, his deficit to Verstappen now 63 points with a maximum of 60 available.

Russell Takes Win in Vegas

Formula 1 News

• Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship title.

• George Russell won the Las Vegas Grand Prix for Mercedes.

• Lewis Hamilton finished second for Mercedes, starting from 10th place.

• Lando Norris could only manage sixth place for McLaren, with a deficit of 63 points to Verstappen.

Quotes

“What a season.” – Max Verstappen

Statistics

• Max Verstappen joins Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel as a four-time World Drivers’ Champion.

• The top five in the championship standings are:

• 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
• 1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
• 1. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
• 1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

George Russell controlled the race from the front, fending off early challenges before stretching out his lead. Hamilton ran 10th initially but drove a superb first stint, fast while also keeping his tyres in shape, eventually finishing second after a succession of fastest laps.

Verstappen’s Reaction

Verstappen said to his team over the radio: “What a season.” It was a little more difficult than last season, but we pulled through,” he added.