Max Verstappen has claimed the 2024 F1 drivers’ title after finishing above closest challenger Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver, who started one spot ahead of Norris in fifth, finished the 50-lap race in the same position, while the McLaren driver came home in sixth.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to be replaced at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following a Red Bull driver swap. The Dutchman can finally relax for the final two races of the season, after he claimed his fourth world title at the Las Vegas GP in what has been a difficult year for Red Bull.

Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday. With McLaren eyeing its first Formula 1 constructors' title in 26 years and George Russell close behind for Mercedes,

Lando Norris gave up victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race to team-mate Oscar Piastri as they crossed the line ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell.

McLaren took another stride towards a first Formula One constructors' title in 26 years on Saturday as Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race in a one-two with team mate Lando Norris after swapping places at the chequered flag.