Verstappen backed to join F1 greats in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen stands on the brink of winning his fourth F1
drivers’ title, holding a comfortable 62-point lead over Lando
Norris with just three rounds to run. If he does secure the crown,
as expected, he will also become one of six drivers with at least
four championships and one of just five in the history of the
series to win four consecutively. In doing so, he will join: Juan
Manuel Fangio (1954-57); Michael Schumacher (2000-04); Sebastian
Vettel (2010-13); and Lewis Hamilton (2017-20). Alain Prost also
has four titles to his name, but only two were won back-to-back, in
1985 and ’86, respectively. However, where Verstappen might claim
the championship, and equal Vettel’s Red Bull record, has yet to be
determined. In a recent poll conducted by RacingNews365 , a
comfortable plurality of F1 fans confirmed they believe the
Dutchman will sew things up at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, although
the option fell short of an absolute majority. Over 40% of
respondents feel the 27-year-old will wrap up the championship in
Qatar, in either the sprint or the grand prix, whilst 6.23% of
voters are still backing Norris to do the improbable. Full results
below. Let us know what you think about the latest poll by
RacingNews365 in the comments section. Where will Verstappen win
the 2024 F1 title?
drivers’ title, holding a comfortable 62-point lead over Lando
Norris with just three rounds to run. If he does secure the crown,
as expected, he will also become one of six drivers with at least
four championships and one of just five in the history of the
series to win four consecutively. In doing so, he will join: Juan
Manuel Fangio (1954-57); Michael Schumacher (2000-04); Sebastian
Vettel (2010-13); and Lewis Hamilton (2017-20). Alain Prost also
has four titles to his name, but only two were won back-to-back, in
1985 and ’86, respectively. However, where Verstappen might claim
the championship, and equal Vettel’s Red Bull record, has yet to be
determined. In a recent poll conducted by RacingNews365 , a
comfortable plurality of F1 fans confirmed they believe the
Dutchman will sew things up at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, although
the option fell short of an absolute majority. Over 40% of
respondents feel the 27-year-old will wrap up the championship in
Qatar, in either the sprint or the grand prix, whilst 6.23% of
voters are still backing Norris to do the improbable. Full results
below. Let us know what you think about the latest poll by
RacingNews365 in the comments section. Where will Verstappen win
the 2024 F1 title?
Samuel Coop
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