Max Verstappen wins his 4th F1 drivers' championship

Max Verstappen wins his 4th F1 drivers’ championship

Max Verstappen on the podium — Jun 18, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (NED) stands on the podium after his win at the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Max Verstappen on Saturday secured his fourth drivers’ championship thanks to a 5th-place finish in Las Vegas, one spot ahead of Lando Norris.

Despite starting the season with 7 P1 finishes, Verstappen struggled after the summer break and only recently in Brazil was able to regain his form.

With the 2024 drivers’ championship now settled, all eyes are on the constructors’ championship.

Max Verstappen standing up — Jun 19, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of The Netherlands stands during the national anthems after winning the Montreal Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Because of Sergio Perez’s lack of pace and inability to secure points throughout most of the season, Red Bull remains in third place, with Ferrari and McLaren battling for first place.

Two races remain, and with McLaren’s recent struggle to find pace in the last few races, the battle for the constructors’ title seems to be Ferrari’s to lose.