Max Verstappen Nears Fourth F1 Title Despite Tumultuous Red Bull Season

The 27-year-old driver has overcome internal team struggles, car setbacks, and leadership controversies to stay on course for another championship.

Max Verstappen is on the brink of clinching his fourth consecutive Formula 1 World Championship, needing to lose no more than two points to McLaren's Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Red Bull team faced a challenging season, including allegations of misconduct against team principal Christian Horner and internal power struggles involving key figures like Helmut Marko.
Despite a mid-season slump with ten races without a win and car development missteps, Verstappen secured seven victories in the first ten races, showcasing resilience and consistency.
Red Bull's leadership saw significant changes, with the announced departures of design chief Adrian Newey and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley at the end of the season.
Verstappen's performances, including a remarkable win from 17th place in São Paulo, have drawn praise from figures like Bernie Ecclestone and solidified his reputation as one of the sport's all-time greats.