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Max Verstappen was crowned F1 World Champion for the fourth time as the Dutchman finished above title rival Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Red Bull driver won his fourth straight title with two races to spare, as Norris can no longer catch Verstappen in the standings after he could only finish sixth.
Verstappen, meanwhile, finished fifth behind the Mercedes pair of George Russell, who won from pole, and Lewis Hamilton. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc finished third and second for Ferrari.
The 27-year-old has eight race wins this season, including a dominant run at the start of the year, but Norris closed the gap over the second half of the campaign. However, Verstappen delivered a crucial win in Brazil last week and produced another stellar drive in Las Vegas to retain the world title.
Max Verstappen responds to speculation over his long-term Red Bull future
Verstappen has a contract until the end of 2028 but has been linked with a move to Mercedes. He has also often questioned his own future in F1.
“For me, I am just very proud to be part of the team,” he said after his title triumph.
“We’re celebrating our fourth world title together. It’s definitely not on my mind. Nothing else is on my mind”
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 14:56
Max Verstappen wins 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas to join elite list of drivers
Max Verstappen has claimed the 2024 F1 drivers’ title after finishing above closest challenger Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Red Bull driver, who started one spot ahead of Norris in fifth, finished the 50-lap race in the same position, while the McLaren driver came home in sixth.
It means Verstappen cannot be caught with 60 points left on the table at the remaining two rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen joins Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel in winning four Formula 1 world championships, with only Juan Manuel Fangio (five), Lewis Hamilton (seven) and Michael Schumacher (seven) ahead of the Dutchman now.
The 27-year-old also becomes only the fifth man to win four championships in a row. Only one driver, Schumacher, has won five on the spin.
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2024 08:08
Lando Norris makes shock McLaren statement after missing out on F1 title: ‘We were not ready’
Lando Norris believes his McLaren team were simply “not ready” to win an F1 drivers’ championship this year after Max Verstappen sealed the title in Las Vegas.
Verstappen finished fifth, a spot above Norris, in Sin City and now has an unassailable lead in the drivers’ championship with two races left.
Norris has, since his first F1 win in Miami in May, been armed with the fastest car but despite two more victories, the Brit experienced a number of missed opportunities throughout what was his first championship challenge.
Norris admitted it “hurt” to lose out this year, but paid tribute to Verstappen as he joined an elite list of drivers to win at least four titles.
Full quotes below:
Kieran Jackson25 November 2024 02:00
Martin Brundle endures ‘really odd’ moment on F1 grid walk in Las Vegas
Martin Brundle endured a “really odd” moment at the start of his F1 grid walk at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as he was unable to find anyone to interview.
The Sky Sports broadcaster and former F1 driver progressed to the front of the grid which was unusually empty with 10 minutes left of his grid segment.
Looking around in vain for someone to talk to, Brundle said: “This is really odd. No drivers, no celebrities, no team bosses.”
Full piece below:
Kieran Jackson25 November 2024 00:02
F1 in talks over 11th team for 2026 season after Andretti rejection
Formula One is reportedly in talks with General Motors about an 11th team joining the grid in 2026.
F1 rejected Andretti’s bid in partnership with GM earlier this year, but did say a new offer for 2028 would be considered.
Yet Sky Sports News understands that, with former boss Michael Andretti out of the picture, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss – the majority shareholder of Andretti Global – is being considered for an entry into the sport as early as 2026.
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 23:00
Lewis Hamilton admits he wanted to leave Mercedes F1 early
Lewis Hamilton admits he did want to leave Mercedes in the immediate aftermath of a torrid Brazilian Grand Prix.
Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton, who is leaving Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the season, finished 10th in Sao Paulo and endured a disastrous weekend despite his favoured wet conditions.
On his team radio straight after the race, the 39-year-old mysteriously hinted that Interlagos could be his last race for the team and Hamilton insists his reaction was only “natural.”
Full piece below:
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 22:01
Jenson Button on Perez/Tsunoda at Red Bull:
“Sergio has been a long way off for a long time now. I don’t know anyone who has had so many opportunities in this sport at a big team.
“I’d love to see Yuki get in the car. He’s so chilled and confident.”
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 21:00
Drivers Standings after Vegas GP:
Lando Norris’ battle is now for second place!
1. Max Verstappen – 403 points
2. Lando Norris – 340 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 319 points
4. Oscar Piastri – 268 points
5. Carlos Sainz – 259 points
6. George Russell – 217 points
7. Lewis Hamilton – 208 points
8. Sergio Perez – 152 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 62 points
10. Nico Hulkenberg – 35 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 30 points
12. Pierre Gasly – 26 points
13. Lance Stroll – 24 points
14. Esteban Ocon – 23 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 14 points
16. Alex Albon – 12 points
17. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points
18. Ollie Bearman – 7 points
19. Franco Colapinto – 5 points
20. Liam Lawson – 4 points
21. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
22. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
23. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 19:00
The five races which won Max Verstappen – and lost Lando Norris – the 2024 F1 title
Verstappen’s fifth-place finish, a spot ahead of closest challenger Lando Norris, means the Dutchman has an unassailable lead with two rounds to go.
For many weeks, it seemed that Norris was set to launch a stirring title comeback but agonisingly for the Brit and his McLaren team, it never fully materialised.
So where did Verstappen build up his advantage? What races will Norris want back?
Now, The Independent looks at five key races in 2024 which led Verstappen to the title:
Full piece below:
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 18:00
F1 in talks over 11th team for 2026 season after Andretti rejection
Formula One is reportedly in talks with General Motors about an 11th team joining the grid in 2026.
F1 rejected Andretti’s bid in partnership with GM earlier this year, but did say a new offer for 2028 would be considered.
Yet Sky Sports News understands that, with former boss Michael Andretti out of the picture, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss – the majority shareholder of Andretti Global – is being considered for an entry into the sport as early as 2026.
Kieran Jackson24 November 2024 17:00
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