How can Max Verstappen win the F1 2024 world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen after his win in Brazil — Photo: © IMAGO

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How can Verstappen win the world title at the Las Vegas GP?

All the ways Max Verstappen can claim his fourth world title at the Las Vegas GP

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Saturday 23 November 2024 20:11 Updated: 21:50

The 2024 F1 world championship is within Max Verstappen’s grasp at the Las Vegas GP this weekend.

The Dutchman holds a healthy 62-point lead over his main title rival Lando Norris, and can emerge from Saturday night's race in Vegas (local time) with his fourth world title.

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Verstappen holds the advantage over Norris going into the race, where the champion will start P5, just ahead of the McLaren star in P6.

So what does Verstappen have to do exactly to win the world title in Las Vegas?

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How can Max Verstappen win the F1 2024 world title in Las Vegas?

Verstappen will be crowned champion if he finishes above Norris in any position, or if both drivers fail to score a point.

Furthermore, if Norris does not outscore Verstappen by more than two points, the Dutchman will also take the title.

For example, Verstappen can win the title in Vegas if:

• Norris is second and he finishes third with the fastest lap
• Norris is third and he finishes fourth with the fastest lap
• Norris is fourth without the fastest lap and he finishes fifth
• Norris is fifth without the fastest lap and he finishes sixth
• Norris is sixth without the fastest lap and he finishes seventh
• Norris is seventh without the fastest lap and he finishes eighth
• Norris is eighth without the fastest lap and he finishes ninth
• Norris is ninth without the fastest lap or lower regardless of where he finishes

The McLaren star must outscore his rival by three points or more to extend his championship fight to Qatar next weekend, with a win crucial if he wants to keep his title hopes alive.

However, even if Norris gets past Verstappen on the opening lap, the Brit will still have to face two Ferraris, an Alpine and a Mercedes that has looked the quickest all weekend.