Overview

• 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.