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Will Max Verstappen join Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel as a four-time champion in Las Vegas?
After a commanding win at the São Paulo Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is closing in on his fourth F1 drivers’ championship, boasting a comfortable 62-point lead over Lando Norris. With 86 points up for grabs in the final three races of the season, it seems highly likely that Verstappen will secure the title. Verstappen could achieve this milestone as soon as the next race in Las Vegas, where he needs to maintain a 60-point lead over Norris to secure the championship. The simplest path to victory for Verstappen is to finish ahead of Norris in Las Vegas, but various scenarios come into play depending on Verstappen’s finishing position. Verstappen’s consistency and strong performance have put him in a favorable position to claim the coveted F1 championship title.