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How the F1 Championship could unfold

The Las Vegas GP could be the last obstacle in Verstappen's championship struggle as the 2024 F1 season draws to a close.

Jordan Schmidt
November 15, 2024
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How the F1 Championship could unfold

Max Verstappen has been accumulating championship titles in the last few years with little to no competition from the rest of the field. This year began as expected, with Max taking an early lead over his competitors. However, a late charge by Lando Norris and the McLaren team has put the Flying Dutchman under new pressure, and this weekend presents an opportunity for him to win his fourth driver's championship.

 

In the other corner, Norris has a chance to stay in the fight, but it won't be an easy task. Last weekend was one to forget for the McLaren driver, as poor results behind Verstappen have pulled him further out of contention. But in order to stay in the fight, this is how Norris can keep his dream of becoming an F1 champion alive:

 

Lando will need to finish ahead of Verstappen by at least three points. Here are some key points to keep in mind as you watch the title race unfold. If Norris finishes ahead of Verstappen and inside the top three, then the challenge will continue. If Verstappen finishes one place behind Norris in a position lower than fourth, then he takes the championship title, or if he finishes ahead of Norris in any position.

 

For Verstappen, the challenge is significantly less daunting because he simply needs to finish ahead of Lando to win the title. If he doesn't finish ahead of the McLaren driver, he's going to have to follow closely.

 

The location for this battle is the Las Vegas strip, an exciting showground of impressive spectacles and a title-deciding challenge. The race is scheduled for November 24th, and you will want to watch it even if you are less than familiar with the travelling circus that is modern Formula 1. It's an exciting time in F1, and I'm sure Norris and his fans are waiting in eager anticipation to see if the title contention will continue with three races left in the 2024 season.

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