Max Verstappen clinches fourth Formula 1 world championship in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship Saturday night under the bright lights of Sin City, cementing his standing among the legends of the sport.
LAS VEGAS — Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship Saturday night under the bright lights of Sin City, cementing his standing among the legends of the sport.
The 27-year-old Red Bull driver just needed to finish ahead of his sole championship rival, McLaren's Lando Norris, to eliminate him from contention and secure the trophy with two races and a "sprint" to go in the 2024 season. He finished 5th, while Norris finished 6th.
Verstappen becomes just the sixth driver in F1 history to capture four world championships, joining an elite club with Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Alain Prost and Juan Manuel Fangio.
Verstappen celebrates after the race Saturday.Mark Thompson / Getty Images“Oh my God, man. What a season,” Verstappen said while still in his car over team radio. “Four times! Thank you... It’s been a little more difficult than last year, but we pulled through. And we gave it all.”
With actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone waving the checkered flag, Mercedes driver George Russell won the 50-lap race after qualifying in pole position, ahead of Mercedes teammate Hamilton in 2nd place and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in 3rd.
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