Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has become a four-time Formula 1 champion. This was reported by a correspondent from “Lenta.ru”.
The athlete secured the title ahead of schedule following the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which took place on Sunday, November 24. For Verstappen to win the championship, he needed to finish ahead of British driver Lando Norris from McLaren. Ultimately, the Dutchman finished fifth, while his rival came in sixth.
Currently, Verstappen has 403 points, while Norris has 340 points. There are two Grand Prix remaining in the season— in Doha and Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen previously won the Formula 1 championship in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The record for the most championships is held by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, who each won the title seven times.