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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen clinched his fourth successive Formula 1 title in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, dominated by Mercedes and won by George Russell
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where George Russell won while Mercedes dominated. Verstappen controlled the race and clinched the championship with two rounds to spare, with Lando Norris struggling in a non-competitive McLaren. Despite dropping off the podium, Verstappen’s victory made him the fifth driver ever to claim four straight F1 titles, joining legends like Fangio, Schumacher, Vettel, and Hamilton. Hamilton’s strong performance from 10th place was not enough to beat Russell, who maintained a comfortable lead throughout. The battle between front row starters Sainz and Leclerc allowed Russell to build a significant advantage, with both Ferrari drivers facing performance issues that eventually led to Verstappen overtaking them. Despite a slight hiccup during pitstops, Hamilton’s late charge saw him finish ahead of the Ferraris and secure a strong result for Mercedes.
