Max Verstappen clinches fourth consecutive F1 title at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secures fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship in Las Vegas. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool
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Max Verstappen secures historic fourth consecutive F1 drivers' title in Las Vegas.
Max Verstappen has become a four-time Formula 1 world champion.
Las Vegas, NV - Max Verstappen has solidified his dominance in the world of Formula 1 by securing his fourth consecutive drivers' title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Dutch driver, who started the race in fifth position, maintained his starting spot throughout the race to finish fifth, which was enough to clinch the championship. Verstappen came into the Las Vegas GP with a 62-point lead over his nearest rival, Lando Norris, and only needed to finish ahead of the Briton to secure the title.
Norris and his McLaren team struggled to find pace on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, finishing well behind the Red Bull driver in sixth place. This allowed Verstappen to comfortably secure the championship, adding another chapter to his already storied career.
With this victory, Verstappen joins an elite group of four-time world champions, including legendary names like Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost. At 27 years old, he becomes only the sixth driver in Formula 1 history to achieve this feat. Only Juan Manuel Fangio with five titles, and Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher with seven titles each, have more.
Verstappen's continued success highlights his exceptional talent and cements his status as one of the sport's greats. As he celebrates this monumental achievement, the racing world eagerly anticipates what he will accomplish next.
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