Max Verstappen Secures Fourth Consecutive F1 Championship

Max Verstappen’s dominance in Formula 1 was widely acknowledged after he clinched his fourth consecutive world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. His peers including Lando Norris, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, all praised his flawless season with Norris highlighting Verstappen’s consistency despite not always having the fastest car. Russell described Verstappen as exceptional, noting that he delivered strong results even when his car wasn’t the quickest while Hamilton admired his error-free performances.

Verstappen reflecting on the season, expressed pride in securing the title despite Red Bull not having the fastest car for much of the year. He pointed out that even when McLaren emerged as a stronger competitor after their Miami upgrades, he maintained focus and maximized his points haul, consistently delivering results. His performance, particularly the historic win from 17th on the grid in Brazil showcased his ability to outdrive the car and secure victories even when conditions weren’t ideal.

McLaren’s Andrea Stella, who had witnessed domination firsthand during his time at Ferrari with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, acknowledged Verstappen’s greatness. He emphasized that Verstappen’s ability to win consistently even without the best material confirmed his place among F1’s all-time greats. While Max Verstappen’s title wins have come in different circumstances with challenges from both Mercedes and Ferrari in prior years, McLaren’s resurgence in 2024 showed that Verstappen’s rivals are beginning to close the gap.

However, Verstappen’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure were key to his continued success. Both Russell and Norris believe Verstappen is beatable but for now, he remains the standard by which all drivers measure their success in F1.