Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Associated PressLAS VEGAS — Asked how he planned to celebrate his fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, Max Verstappen did a quick scan of the room searching for a drop of alcohol. I don’t need to do that.” Actually, Verstappen can do anything he wants after finishing fifth on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Grand Prix to beat Lando Norris of McLaren for the title with two F1 races remaining this season. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, runs a warm up lap during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “Max Verstappen you are a four-time world champion,” team principal Christian Horner said on the radio. Mercedes driver George Russell, of Britain, celebrates on the podium after winning during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas.