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McLaren boss Andrea Stella expressed that F1 has been in “the era of Max Verstappen” amid the Red Bull driver scooping his fourth straight title in Las Vegas.
Max Verstappen secured his fourth World Championship title by finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, sealing his lead over Lando Norris with two races to go. Despite Red Bull’s initial dominance with the RB20, McLaren took advantage of their struggles to lead the Constructors’ Championship. Verstappen’s success in 2024 challenges the notion that his previous victories were easy, showing his enduring skill and determination. McLaren’s Stella praised Verstappen’s consistency and talent, acknowledging him as one of the best in F1 history, and Mercedes’ Toto Wolff also hailed him as a deserving champion who made the difference for Red Bull. Wolff expressed interest in bringing Verstappen to Mercedes, recognizing his dominance and status as a four-time Formula 1 World Champion.
