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Verstappen seals fourth champ title as Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Las Vegas GP

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
November 24, 2024
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Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship with a strategic drive to fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, cementing his legacy among F1’s all-time greats. Meanwhile, Mercedes celebrated a dominant one-two finish, with George Russell claiming victory and Lewis Hamilton in second.

Formula One world champion title explained

The Formula One World Champion is a title awarded annually by the FIA to the most successful driver or constructor of the season. The champion is determined by accumulating the highest points across Grand Prix races throughout the year. Since its inception in 1950 for drivers and 1958 for constructors, this prestigious title has recognized excellence in the sport. Notably, Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher share the record for the most Drivers’ Championships, with seven each.

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Verstappen, 27, needed only to finish ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris to clinch his 4th title and the 74th in history. Despite losing two positions late in the race to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, Verstappen’s calculated approach ensured he sealed the championship. Norris, plagued by tyre graining, finished sixth despite setting the fastest lap in the closing moments.

Russell, starting from pole, led most of the 50-lap race under challenging conditions, holding off Hamilton, who charged from 10th on the grid. Hamilton executed key overtakes on Yuki Tsunoda and Oscar Piastri early on and later capitalized on Ferrari’s pit-stop errors to position himself for a thrilling fight with his teammate.

Mercedes Outshines Rivals

Hamilton’s aggressive recovery was aided by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who inadvertently allowed an undercut during a late pit stop. This advantage gave Hamilton fresher tyres, enabling him to close the gap to Russell to just 5.7 seconds by lap 42 before tyre wear slowed his momentum. Russell maintained composure, finishing 7.3 seconds ahead for his second win of the season and Mercedes’ first 1-2 since 2022.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc finished third and fourth, respectively. Sainz capitalized on Verstappen’s conservative driving in the final laps, overtaking the Red Bull driver on lap 41.

Constructors’ Battle Heats Up

Elsewhere, Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg claimed eighth, a result critical for Haas to edge Alpine in the constructors’ standings. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, who had started third, retired early with engine issues, leaving the French team with zero points.

Sergio Perez completed the top 10 for Red Bull, denying Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso a points finish. Zhou Guanyu (Sauber) and Franco Colapinto (Williams) rounded out the midfield, with Colapinto recovering admirably after starting from the pit lane.

An Emotional Night in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Grand Prix

As the celebrations unfolded, Verstappen reflected on his journey to becoming a four-time world champion, all achieved consecutively. “This is a dream come true,” said Verstappen, surrounded by his jubilant Red Bull team. “It’s been an incredible year, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together.”

The Las Vegas GP, with its dazzling night setting, proved to be a fitting stage for a race full of drama, strategy, and triumph.

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