VIVA LAS MAX! Verstappen Crowned 4-Time F1 World Champion in Las Vegas

Date: November 23 Topic: Formula 1, Las Vegas GP, Max Verstappen

The neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip have witnessed history tonight. The question wasn’t if, but when—and the answer is NOW.

Max Verstappen is the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion.

He has successfully defended his throne for the fourth year in a row, joining an elite club of legends including Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel. While he didn’t take the checkered flag for the race win today, he did exactly what he needed to do to shut the door on Lando Norris and McLaren.

Here is the full breakdown of how the coronation went down in Sin City.

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The Race: Russell Rules the Strip, Max Rules the World

While the headlines belong to Verstappen, the Las Vegas Grand Prix victory actually went to George Russell and Mercedes.

• The Winner: George Russell (Mercedes) converted his pole position into a dominant victory.

• The Podium: Lewis Hamilton made it a Mercedes 1-2 finish, followed by Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) in P3.

• The Champion’s Drive: Max Verstappen crossed the line in P5. Crucially, he finished ahead of his title rival, Lando Norris, who finished P6.

The Math: By finishing ahead of Norris, Verstappen secured an unassailable points lead, making the final races of the season a pure victory lap.

F1: Max Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris extends points lead over Oscar Piastri

The “Club of Four”

With this victory, Max Verstappen enters the stratosphere of F1 royalty. He is no longer just a dominant driver of his era; he is statistically one of the greatest of all time.

He joins the exclusive “Quadruple Champions” list:

• 🇩🇪 Michael Schumacher (7)

• 🇬🇧 Lewis Hamilton (7)

• 🇦🇷 Juan Manuel Fangio (5)

• 🇫🇷 Alain Prost (4)

• 🇩🇪 Sebastian Vettel (4)

• 🇳🇱 Max Verstappen (4)

 

A Different Kind of Title Fight

Unlike his crushing dominance in 2023, this fourth title was a street fight. After a blistering start to the season, the Red Bull RB20 lost its performance advantage. McLaren and Norris surged in the second half of the year, applying genuine pressure.

However, Verstappen’s “champion’s drive” in Brazil (winning from P17 in the rain) essentially broke McLaren’s spirit, and tonight in Vegas, he finished the job with a disciplined, mature drive. He proved that even when the car isn’t the fastest, the driver can still make the difference.

 

“To stand here as a four-time world champion is of course something I never thought was possible. It’s been a tough season… but we pulled through.” — Max Verstappen post-race radio

Celebrate the Victory: The Ultimate F1 Fan Christmas Gift

With the holidays fast approaching and Max securing his 4th title, there is no better way to count down to Christmas than with the Red Bull Racing Advent Calendar.

Forget chocolate—this calendar lets you build your very own championship-winning car piece by piece! Over 24 days, you will assemble a high-quality 1:43 scale model of the RB19/RB20, complete with a sound base that roars with the actual engine sound of the Red Bull beast.

It includes:

• 24 individual parts to build a detailed model car.

• A sound module featuring the original Red Bull engine roar.

• A comprehensive booklet with the history of the car and team.

It is the perfect gift for yourself or the F1 fanatic in your life to celebrate a historic season.

👉 Red Bull Racing F1 Advent Calendar 2025

What’s Next?

With the Drivers’ Championship sealed, the pressure is off Max’s shoulders. However, the Constructors’ Championship is still alive! McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull are still tussling for the team prize.

For now, the party is on in Las Vegas. Max Verstappen has rolled the dice and won the jackpot yet again.