Max Verstappen won his 4th consecutive straight Formula One World Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. This victory adds to his amazing career and puts him in the company of great drivers who have also won four or more titles, including legends like Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton.
This victory adds to Max’s impressive career, placing him among the elite drivers who have won four or more championships, including legends like Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton.
Season Overview
At the start of the season, Max Verstappen started strongly, just like the other two seasons won his first race with a gap of +22.457, and in the Saudi Arabian GP, he again won with a good margin, but then in the Australian GP, he had to retire the car due to engine failure.
Max then won three back-to-back races, and in the Miami GP, Lando Norris came on the pole, but in the next race at the Roman GP, he once again won it by a small margin. However, after that, since the Austrian GP, he was not able to get into the pole position due to car issues he had, and for the 10 races, he did not see his hands on the winning trophy, but in the Brazilian GP which was one of the hardest race, he pulled it off together everything and won it under very wet conditions.
Winning his eighth race of the season in São Paulo was crucial for securing his fourth title. As the Las Vegas Grand Prix approached, the pressure was intense. Verstappen had to finish ahead of Lando Norris to win the championship. The race was tense, but his strategic drive to finish fifth was enough to lock in his title, ending the season on a high note.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Verstappen is set on breaking the 3,000-point barrier in his career—a milestone only achieved by Hamilton and Vettel. While facing challenges in the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull Racing remains optimistic. They focus on setting the fastest lap in the final two races to reach the 100 mark in the fastest laps. Verstappen’s ambition and drive suggest that more records and titles are within his grasp.
Comments from Verstappen and Other Drivers
Max Verstappen expressed his gratitude and relief after securing the title: “What a season. Four times. Thank you, guys. It was a bit more difficult than last year, but we pulled through, and we gave it all.”
Lando Norris, who finished sixth in the race, acknowledged Verstappen’s achievement: “Max has been incredibly consistent and deserves this title. We’ll come back stronger next year.”
F1 Drivers and Their World Championships
Here’s a table listing the drivers who have won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship, including the year and number of titles:
| Driver | Year | Number of Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 | 4 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2008 | 7 |
| Nico Rosberg | 2016 | 1 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | 4 |
| Jenson Button | 2009 | 1 |
| Kimi Räikkönen | 2007 | 1 |
| Fernando Alonso | 2006, 2005 | 2 |
| Michael Schumacher | 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1995, 1994 | 7 |
| Mika Häkkinen | 1999, 1998 | 2 |
| Jacques Villeneuve | 1997 | 1 |
| Damon Hill | 1996 | 1 |
| Alain Prost | 1993, 1989, 1986, 1985 | 4 |
| Nigel Mansell | 1992 | 1 |
| Ayrton Senna | 1991, 1990, 1988 | 3 |
| Nelson Piquet | 1987, 1983, 1981 | 3 |
| Niki Lauda | 1984, 1977, 1975 | 3 |
| Keke Rosberg | 1982 | 1 |
| Alan Jones | 1980 | 1 |
| Jody Scheckter | 1979 | 1 |
| Mario Andretti | 1978 | 1 |
| James Hunt | 1976 | 1 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | 1974, 1972 | 2 |
| Jackie Stewart | 1973, 1971 | 2 |
| John Surtees | 1964 | 1 |
| Graham Hill | 1968, 1962 | 2 |
| Jim Clark | 1965, 1963 | 2 |
| Juan Manuel Fangio | 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1951 | 5 |
| Alberto Ascari | 1953, 1952 | 2 |
| Giuseppe Farina | 1950 | 1 |
General Motors Enters Formula One in 2026
Another announcement came as the F1 accepted General Motors to become the 11th Formula One team from the 2026 season. They will be another team who will fight for the title and make things harder for the other team because they do have a great legacy of making cars and not just normal one of the strongest cars with the strongest engine, which makes them an exciting team.
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