How Max Verstappen can win Formula One 2024 season in Las Vegas. All you need to know
How Max Verstappen can win Formula One 2024 season in Las Vegas? All you need to know Photograph:( AFP )
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Max Verstappen has not enjoyed a smooth run, with controversies making headlines from the start of the season. However, despite this, the Dutchman is on the brink of another feather to his already impressive hat as a fourth title is on the horizon.
Max Verstappen has not enjoyed a smooth run, with controversies making headlines from the start of the season. However, despite this, the Dutchman is on the brink of another feather to his already impressive hat as a fourth title is on the horizon.
With the Formula One 2024 season drawing to a close, Max Verstappen is targeting his fourth consecutive championship as all eyes are on the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday (Nov. 24). The defending champion has not enjoyed a smooth run, with controversies making headlines from the start of the season. However, despite this, the Dutchman is on the brink of another feather to his already impressive hat as a fourth title is on the horizon.
Can Verstappen clinch F1 Championship in Las Vegas?
Entering the weekend, Verstappen can clinch the title if a certain set of equations are met in Las Vegas. As things stand, the 27-year-old is in pole position with three races to go in the season. Currently, he has 393 points with eight wins and 13 podium finishes in the 2024 F1 season. His nearest rival, Lando Norris, is on 331 points and can add a maximum of 86 points if he manages to gain the maximum reward.
Why 86 points?
The winner of each race will gain 25 points per win while combining extra points for the fastest lap, that number will rise to 26 points per race. This means with three races remaining, each racer can earn a maximum of 78 points. Adding more twist, Qatar GP will have a sprint race where eight points will be up for grabs, taking the maximum tally to 86 points.
This would mean Norris can reach a maximum of 417 points, needing 418 to win the title. This means he will need 25 points to win the title in Las Vegas.
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Here are Verstappen’s equations to win the F1 title in Las Vegas
- Verstappen wins the race.
- Verstappen finishes ahead of Norris.
- Norris finishes outside the top eight without claiming the fastest lap.
The Las Vegas GP practice session will take place on Friday, followed by qualifying on Saturday. The race will take place on Sunday with the title up for grabs.
