The destiny of this year’s Formula 1 World Championship could be decided in favor of Max Verstappen if he wins next time out. All the Red Bull F1 driver needs to do is finish ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to secure his fourth consecutive world crown.
Verstappen’s recent thrilling victory in the rain-soaked São Paulo Grand Prix was his first win in 11 races and extended his lead in the F1 Drivers’ standings to 62 points. With only 60 points available from the final three races of the year, Verstappen must retain this lead to guarantee the title. But it’s not all over for Lando Norris, who has enjoyed the best season of his career so far.
Norris’s breakthrough moment came at the Miami International Autodrome back in May 2024, when he clinched his first-ever F1 victory. Since the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, Norris has scored two more wins, taking the fight to Verstappen. His task in Las Vegas is straightforward: if he outscores Verstappen by three points, he keeps his championship hopes alive.
While Charles Leclerc is out of title contention, he is still battling for points for his Ferrari team in the Constructors’ Championship. Currently, McLaren leads with a 35-point gap over Ferrari, who are just 13 points ahead of Red Bull. It’s set to be an exciting climax to the 2024 season, beginning with the final triple-header of races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
