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Max Verstappen wins 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas to affix elite listing of drivers
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Max Verstappen wins 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas to affix elite listing of drivers

By Miles Cooper November 24, 2024
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has claimed the 2024 drivers’ title after ending above closest challenger on the .

The driver, who began one spot forward of Norris in fifth, completed the 50-lap race in the identical place, whereas the McLaren driver got here house in sixth.

It means Verstappen can’t be caught with 60 factors left on the desk on the remaining two rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Verstappen joins Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel in successful 4 Method 1 world championships, with solely Juan Manuel Fangio (5), Lewis Hamilton (seven) and Michael Schumacher (seven) forward of the Dutchman now.

The 27-year-old additionally turns into solely the fifth man to win 4 championships in a row. Just one driver, Schumacher, has received 5 on the spin.

George Russell claimed the win in Vegas, main house a Mercedes one-two forward of Lewis Hamilton, with Carlos Sainz ending third.

“Oh my god, what a season, 4 occasions!” Verstappen stated over workforce radio.

“Thanks, thanks to everybody. Slightly bit tougher than final yr however we pulled by way of, thanks a lot guys.

“I by no means thought it was attainable however because of you guys it’s, thanks once more.”

Verstappen all however sealed the 2024 title with certainly one of his in Brazil, when he stormed by way of the pack from seventeenth on the grid to win by 20 seconds in moist situations.

Max Verstappen wins 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas to affix elite listing of drivers

Verstappen celebrates his 2024 championship with his Red Bull team (Getty Images)

Norris admitted after that race in Sao Paulo that it was solely a matter of time earlier than Verstappen was topped the 2024 drivers’ champion.

Verstappen added on the rostrum: “It’s been a protracted season. We began off wonderful, cruising, then we had a tricky run. We saved it collectively, engaged on enhancements. Extremely proud.

“To face in as a four-time world champion is nothing I assumed was attainable. I’m feeling relieved but additionally very proud.

“We acquired on that run after a tricky few years, we hit the bottom working with the brand new idea. To be standing right here four-time world champion is unbelievable.

“It was a really difficult season, as an individual at occasions it’s very difficult. I needed to be calm. This season taught me a number of classes, very happy with how we handled it as a workforce. It ,akes it an exquisite and particular season.”

F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton – 7

Juan Manuel Fangio – 5

Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen – 4

Verstappen’s achievement this yr is made all of the extra spectacular by Crimson Bull’s standing within the constructors’ championship. With Sergio Perez persevering with to wrestle, Crimson Bull are third behind leaders McLaren and second-placed Ferrari.

However Verstappen constructed up a wholesome lead within the drivers’ championship this season from race one in Bahrain, as he received 4 out of the primary 5 races.

However after Norris claimed his first F1 win in Miami in Might, McLaren slowly however absolutely grew to become the quickest workforce on the grid, with Ferrari and Mercedes additionally capable of problem for race victories.

Nonetheless, Verstappen nonetheless claimed pivotal wins in Imola, Canada and Spain earlier than a winless run stretching from June to November.

George Russell was victorious in Las Vegas (AP)

TOP-10 – LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

1. George Russell (1:22:05:969)

2. Lewis Hamilton (+7.313 secs)

3. Carlos Sainz (+11.906)

4. Charles Leclerc (+14.283)

5. Max Verstappen (+16.582)

6. Lando Norris (+43.385)

7. Oscar Piastri (+51.365)

8. Nico Hulkenberg (+59.808)

9. Yuki Tsunoda (+62.808)

10. Sergio Perez (+63.114)

But a sequence of poor begins off the road and technique errors meant Norris didn’t slim the deficit within the standings shortly sufficient and Verstappen’s win in Brazil was the deadly blow to the Brit’s problem.

Verstappen has a contract at Crimson Bull till the tip of the 2028 season and will likely be eyeing a fifth-straight championship subsequent season.

He claimed his first title in after a 2021 season for the ages, earlier than extra dominant triumphs in 2022 and 2023. Final yr, he received 19 out of twenty-two races.

It additionally marks the second yr in a row that Verstappen received the title on a Saturday, versus a Sunday. He claimed final yr’s title after the dash race in Qatar, changing into the to win the title on a Saturday.

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