On a vibrant night the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen He secured his fourth Formula 1 world title with Red Bull, after finishing fifth in a race marked by high asphalt temperatures and tire wear.
The victory in Las Vegas went to George Russell, who led from start to finish with Mercedes, followed by his teammate Lewis Hamilton, in an outstanding 1-2 for the German team.
The podium was completed by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, after a solid performance that left the Scuderia in a privileged place.
Meanwhile, Lando Norris (McLaren), Verstappen’s main pursuer in the championship, finished in sixth position, leaving him with no chance of fighting for the title.
With this achievement, Verstappen caught up with legends like Sebastian Vettel and Jack Brabham in world conquests, falling behind Juan Manuel Fangio (5), Lewis Hamilton (7) and Michael Schumacher (7).
The conditions of the Las Vegas street circuit played a key role, with extreme temperatures complicating tire adhesion. This scenario tested all the teams and drivers, highlighting the strategic decisions that defined the course of the race. Verstappen, although he did not shine on this last date, confirmed his total dominance during a season in which he was practically unbeatable.
With this resultFormula 1 with two Grand Prix remainingreaffirmed Verstappen as one of the great figures in the history of the premier category. For its part, the constructors’ championship will be defined in the last two races, where the McLaren and Ferrari teams will fight for who wins the trophy.
Franco Colapinto’s performance
Franco Colapinto, the Argentine Williams driver, had an outstanding performance considering the circumstances.
Forced to start from the pitlane after modifying his car, the young driver knew how to take advantage of the complicated track conditions to climb up to fourteenth place.
Your initial strategy with hard tires allowed him to better cope with wear and tear, while other competitors had to make early stops. His teammate Alexander Albon, however, abandoned on lap 28 due to technical problems.
Source: Ambito
