This weekend, the Formula 1 grid comes to Las Vegas (United States). A route of more than 6 km where speed rules in any aspect. The traditional format returns after the Brazilian Sprint GPmeaning no short race on Saturday. And he does so with Max Verstappen having his first mathematical chance to be crowned F1 champion for the fourth time in a row.
It was enough for him to stay in Norris’ presence
The fight for the Drivers’ World Championship is practically decided. Verstappen’s strong performance at the Brazilian GP means he just needs to keep Norris in his rearview mirror in Las Vegas to secure the title. After Las Vegas, with two races and one sprint remaining, there are only a maximum of 60 points available. Verstappen could take the title in a number of ways this weekend at the Strip Street Circuit.
Verstappen’s accounts of becoming F1 champion in Las Vegas:
- If he finishes ahead of Norris and both drivers score points, he is the champion.
- If neither driver scores, Verstappen is the champion.
- Even if Norris finishes in fourth place, setting the fastest lap and the Dutchman finishes immediately behind he will still be the champion.
This is equal to 4 titles of Prost and Vettel
If Verstappen can secure his fourth world title He will join an elite group of drivers, including Schumacher (7), Lewis Hamilton (7), Juan Manuel Fangio (5), Alain Prost (4) and Sebastian Vettel (4), the only ones to have achieved at least in four. titles.
The Constructors’ World Cup is still to be decided; McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull are fighting for the title in a season where the three teams are exchanging podium positions. The classification is led by McLaren with 593 points, compared to the Italian team’s 557.
Last season was the inauguration of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar, Verstappen climbed to the top of the podium after another exhibition. Lando Norris hit the wall on lap 3 and said goodbye to the circuit early. This season is full of emotions and surprises, and they include different winners. Seven different drivers have been able to cross the finish line in first position this season, something that hasn’t happened since the 2012 season.
The Las Vegas circuit has 17 curves and two DRS zones, generating a maximum speed of up to 345 km/h. Since the Spanish Grand Prix, no driver has won two consecutive grand prix in 2024 (12 races). There has not been a longer streak in Formula 1 since the 13 between Abu Dhabi 2016 and Belgium 2017.
Max, 20 points away from making more history
Verstappen has a chance to become the third driver in Formula 1 history to break the 3,000 points barriermatter Only Lewis Hamilton (4,829.50) and Sebastian Vettel (3,098) have achieved this. The first and third free practice sessions will take place at 3:30 in the morning, while the second practice session, qualifying and the race will take place at 07:00.
On the other hand, Charles Leclerc can increase the number of points achieved in his best season in Formula 1 (308 in 2022). In fact, this season is the best in terms of average per race for the Monegasque in his entire sporting career.
As this is the second edition of the Grand Prix, the tickets are almost sold out. Expect shows, concerts and a lot of equipment, something that is natural and typical of the city of Las Vegas.
Source: La Verdad
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