P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen kept his slim F1 championship hopes with victory in the Las Vegas GP, capitalising on a mistake from Lando Norris at the start.
Max Verstappen secured a crucial victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, staying in the mix for the Formula 1 championship by capitalizing on Lando Norris’ early error. Despite Norris’ recovery to second place, George Russell finished third, with Oscar Piastri in fourth. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s impressive drive from 17th to fifth was marred by a penalty for jumping the start. While Norris missed out on the win, he remains well-placed to battle for the Drivers’ Championship in Qatar next week. The race saw intense battles, including collisions involving Gabriel Bortoleto and Lance Stroll, as well as Lewis Hamilton’s charge through the field. An exciting race unfolded, with Verstappen asserting his title aspirations in a thrilling Las Vegas show.
