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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen winning a fourth successive Formula 1 World Championship “absolutely cement[s] his position amongst the greats in the sport.”
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive F1 Drivers’ title by finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, surpassing McLaren’s Lando Norris. This achievement puts him in a prestigious group alongside Fangio, Schumacher, Vettel, and Hamilton. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Verstappen’s exceptional performance this year, highlighting his dominance in race wins and cementing his status among F1 greats. The 2024 season presented more challenges for Verstappen and Red Bull, with tough competition from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Horner emphasized Verstappen’s outstanding determination, both on and off the track, as a key factor in his success.
