Red Bull's Max Verstappen beat Lando Norris to win the 2024 Formula 1 championship title despite finishing fifth in Las Vegas in a race won by George Russell.
Verstappen needed to better Lando Norris' results in Las Vegas to win the title with two races to goMax Verstappen won a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title despite finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday morning.
The Dutchman added another feather to his growing cap with two races to spare after getting an unassailable lead at the top of the standings. Max Verstappen waves to fans after winning the 2024 Formula 1 title on November 23, 2024. Photo by Sam Bagnall.Heading into Sin City, Verstappen needed to better Lando Norris' position to be declared the champion. The McLaren driver has pushed Verstappen all the way this season, but after finishing sixth in Sao Paulo last time out, the title slipped away from his grasp."Oh my God,’ he whimpered. ‘What a season. Four times. Thanks to everyone. More difficult than last year.
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