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

The F1 2024 title fight is waning, but McLaren's Lando Norris still feels he has much to be proud of in his battle with Verstappen.

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.

Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not have won this year’s Formula 1 world championship if he was driving a McLaren. Norris saw his title hopes disintegrate at the last race in Brazil when Verstappen produced one of his best-ever drives to claim victory from 17th on the grid in wet conditions.

Dutchman finishes ahead of rival Lando Norris to join elite group, becoming just sixth driver to claim four world titles.

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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.

The Dutch driver has clinched the championship for the fourth year in a row, while NZer Liam Lawson has limped to 16th.

Lando Norris opens up about the challenges of competing with Max Verstappen during the 2024 F1 season. From intense rivalries to bold responses to his critics, Norris reflects on a season filled with tight battles,