The Dutch pilot Max Verstappen is one step away from winning his fourth consecutive title in the Formula 1 after an incredible victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend. This Friday, November 24, during the Las Vegas Grand Prixcould once again establish himself as champion of the premier category of motorsport.
At Interlagos, the talented rider Red Bull He started from 17th place and achieved one of the most memorable comebacks of his career to take the victory and add 26 points in the general standings, including the additional point for the fastest lap. For his part, his main pursuer, the British Lando Norris (McLaren), finished sixth and obtained only 8 units, which extended the Red Bull driver’s lead in the championship.
With these results, Verstappen leads the classification with 393 points, followed by Norris with 331 units. Once the Las Vegas GP is over, there will only be 60 points at stake in the season, so if you maintain or extend your current lead of 62 points, you will automatically become champion.
The three-time world champion, who is seeking his fourth consecutive title, demonstrated absolute dominance in the 2024 season despite the fact that his Red Bull was not always the best car on the grid. With a mix of outstanding performances and other apathetic ones, Max Verstappen established himself as one of the best drivers in the history of Formula 1.
The alternatives for Verstappen to be four-time Formula 1 champion
- Verstappen wins the race.
- Verstappen finishes second and Norris does not win the race.
- Verstappen arrives in third place with a fastest lap and Norris does not win the race.
- If Verstappen finishes fourth with a fast lap, Norris would have to finish in third place or worse.
- If Verstappen is fifth and Norris finishes fourth without a fast lap or worse.
- In the event that Verstappen is sixth, Norris will have to finish fifth without a fastest lap or in a worse position.
- If Verstappen finishes in seventh position, Norris should finish sixth without a fastest lap or in a lower place.
- If Verstappen finishes eighth, Norris would only get closer if he achieves seventh place or better.
- In the event that Verstappen is ninth, Norris should be eighth or better.
- If Verstappen finishes tenth, Norris would have to finish ninth or worse.
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix schedules
Free Practices 1: 23:30
Free Practice 2: 03:00
Free Practice 3: 23:30
Rating: 03:00
Race: 03:00
Source: Ambito
