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Verstappen becomes three-time F1 World Champion in Qatar
Verstappen secured his third championship title with dominant performances and a 184-point lead over his teammate Perez. He joins a select group of drivers with three or more F1 championships, trailing only Schumacher, Hamilton, Fangio, Prost, and Vettel. With Red Bull’s continuing competitiveness, Verstappen is expected to be the favorite for the 2024 season. Although Perez challenged him early on with two victories, Verstappen overcame setbacks and set a new record for consecutive wins in F1 history. Perez’s struggles and Verstappen’s consistency ultimately led to the title being clinched with six races remaining. Despite a brief interruption in Singapore, Verstappen bounced back to win in Japan and confirm his championship win.
Source: Motorsport Week
