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Russell breaks 43-year F1 record with dominant Las Vegas win
George Russell’s dominant victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix broke a 43-year F1 record, setting a new all-time mark. From pole position, Russell secured his second grand prix win of the season, adding to his triumph in Austria earlier in the year. Leading a Mercedes one-two with Lewis Hamilton in tow, he also saw Carlos Sainz in third, Charles Leclerc in fourth, and new world champion Max Verstappen in fifth. By securing victory, Russell became the seventh driver in history to win multiple races in a single season, surpassing the previous record of six from the 1981 campaign. The 1981 season saw seven different winners, with the potential for eight in 2024 if a yet-to-win driver triumphs in both Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The record for most winners in a single season currently stands at 11 from 1982, showcasing the dynamic nature of Formula 1 racing over the years.
