Podium In F1 Las Vegas Coup George Russell, Max Verstappen Still Wins World Title
JAKARTA - Formula 1 (F1) racer who defended Red Bull manufacturer Max Verstappen managed to lock in his fourth world title. This is Verstappen's fourth consecutive record.
The world title was secured by Verstappen with less perfect results. Verstappen completed the fifth race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit which took place on Sunday, November 24 at noon WIB.
Verstappen's time record is faster than Londo Norris. But not faster than the Mercedes duo and Ferrari duo in first to fourth place.
"Extraordinary season, four times world champion, thank you team," Verstappen said on the team's radio after he crossed the finish line.
"Now it's a little more difficult than last season but we did it. Thank you very much, guys!"
In the 2024 Las Vegas F1 race, George Russell, who represented the Mercedes manufacturer, took the lead and made him seal the main podium.
This is the second win of the British racers this season. Mercedes also completed their second position on the grid with Lewis Hamilton finishing in second place from the 10th starting position.
Then the Ferrari duo, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc finished in third and fourth place.
George Russel's victory made this season the first time in history where seven riders won more than one race in a series of Formula 1 World Championships.
Here are the results of the Top 10 F1 GP Las Vegas:
George Russell (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
Yuki Tsunoda (RB F1)
Sergio Perez (Red Bull).