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Max Verstappen has won a fourth consecutive world championship after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, won by a rampaging George Russell in a shock Mercedes one-two finish. Russell aced …
Max Verstappen has won his fourth consecutive world championship by finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where George Russell took a surprise victory for Mercedes. Russell defended his lead from pole position, holding off Charles Leclerc’s challenge, who struggled with tire wear. Verstappen, starting from fifth, quickly advanced through the pack, ultimately securing the win he needed for the championship. Despite a strong performance from Lewis Hamilton, who finished second, Mercedes settled for a one-two finish behind Verstappen. Russell dominated the race, leading comfortably to claim victory, capping off a dream weekend for the team.