The 2024 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix was not just a race; it was a celebration of speed, skill, and the exhilarating spirit of Formula 1. The 27-year-old Dutchman needed only to finish ahead of his closest rival, Lando Norris, to seal the title.
Verstappen briefly held a podium position after the second pit stop but wisely avoided conflict as Ferrari’s Sainz and Leclerc closed in. Though they overtook him, Verstappen remained focused on the championship rather than the race result.
In the race's final moments, Lando Norris secured the fastest lap, offering a small consolation as his championship hopes ended. He finished sixth, while teammate Oscar Piastri took seventh, highlighting McLaren’s strong season despite Piastri receiving a time penalty for a false start.
Sergio Perez finished 10th, adding a point for Red Bull and denying Fernando Alonso. Kevin Magnussen placed 12th with a bold one-stop strategy, fending off Zhou Guanyu and Williams’ Franco Colapinto, who recovered well after starting from the pit lane due to a qualifying crash.
Without a doubt, Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT) claimed his 4th World Title in Formula 1 Driver Standing Championship while finishes 5th in the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix
