There were plenty of routes to championship success at the Las Vegas Grand Prix for Max Verstappen, who knew he could secure the 2024 F1 title by finishing ahead of Lando Norris

Max Verstappen has claimed the 2024 F1 drivers’ title after finishing above closest challenger Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver, who started one spot ahead of Norris in fifth, finished the 50-lap race in the same position, while the McLaren driver came home in sixth.

Max Verstappen has clinched his fourth consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship after Lando Norris failed to mount a challenge in Las Vegas. After winning seven of the opening 10 races of the season, Verstappen's championship victory appeared to be a foregone conclusion.