F1 Constructor Title Race Heats Up After Verstappen's 4th Championship Win
Max Verstappen secured his 4th consecutive Formula 1 driver championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, finishing 5th in a race that saw Mercedes claim their first 1-2 finish since 2022. George Russell took the win, followed by Lewis Hamilton, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. completing the podium.
Formula 1 car at Las Vegas
Verstappen joins an elite group of just six drivers who have won at least four F1 titles, alongside Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton.
The betting landscape showed strong support for Verstappen, who attracted 20.4% of tickets and 29.1% of handle at BetMGM. At PointsBet, he was the fourth favorite with 30% of bets, while Sainz commanded 53% of the money.
With two races remaining in Qatar (Nov. 29-Dec. 1) and Abu Dhabi (Dec. 6-8), attention now shifts to the Constructors' Championship. Current standings show:
- McLaren: 608 points (-400 odds)
- Ferrari: 584 points (+250 odds)
- Red Bull: 555 points (+10000 odds)
The F1 scoring system awards points to the top ten finishers:
- 1st place: 25 points
- 2nd place: 18 points
- 3rd place: 15 points
- Decreasing to 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1 point for 10th place
- Bonus point for fastest lap (if finishing in top 10)
- Additional points available in Sprint races
This year's Las Vegas Grand Prix showed significant improvements over last year's inaugural event, with fewer infrastructure issues and disruptions. The 6.2-kilometer temporary street circuit, featuring 17 turns over 50 laps, showcased the city's iconic landmarks under the famous Vegas lights.
Lando Norris claimed the fastest lap on Lap 50 with an average speed of 235.292 km/h, his fifth fastest lap of the season. Looking ahead to Qatar, BetMGM lists Norris (+225), Verstappen (+300), and Russell (+600) as the betting favorites.
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