"Max Verstappen Wins Fourth F1 Title; GM to Join F1 in 2026

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.