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Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen took victory in the 2025 edition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but Lando Norris took another big step towards a first F1 title
In the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen emerged victorious as reigning Formula 1 champion, while Lando Norris made progress towards his first F1 title. Despite a collision scare at Turn 1, Norris’s McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finished fourth, trailing Norris by 30 points and Verstappen by 12.
Norris’s race for victory was hindered by a subpar start compared to Verstappen, allowing the latter to take the lead early on. George Russell capitalized on Norris’s error to secure a podium spot after challenging him on Turns 3 and 4.
Russell’s pace diminished mid-race due to a steering issue, allowing Norris to overtake and subsequently set sights on Verstappen. Despite a late push, Norris could not catch Verstappen, who responded to every charge from the McLaren driver.
Behind the frontrunners, Piastri faced setbacks but managed to secure fourth place after strategic pit stops and overtaking maneuvers. Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes pulled off a remarkable undercut strategy, overtaking several drivers and finishing strongly.
