P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has claimed he would’ve still won the F1 Drivers’ Championship in 2024 and earlier than the Las Vegas Grand Prix had he driven the McLaren.
“Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Drivers’ title last weekend with a fifth-place finish, effectively putting Lando Norris out of reach in total points. Despite Red Bull’s mid-season slump in competitiveness, McLaren stepped up and took the lead in the Constructors’ Championship. Verstappen’s ability to maintain a lead over Norris showcased his skill, even without the fastest car. His victory also debunked McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s belief that he wouldn’t have won titles in different cars. Verstappen found motivation in proving his critics wrong and expressed that he could have won championships in a McLaren, perhaps even sooner. Although he acknowledges his dominant car in 2023, he feels his 2024 title win deserves more recognition for achieving success even when his car wasn’t the fastest for a significant portion of the season.”
