Sahil Kapur is a senior national political reporter for NBC News.
LAS VEGAS — Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship Saturday night under the bright lights of Sin City, cementing his standing among the legends of the sport. The 27-year-old Red Bull driver just needed to finish ahead of his sole championship rival, McLaren's Lando Norris, to eliminate him from contention and secure the trophy with two races and a 'sprint' to go in the 2024 season. He finished 5th, while Norris finished 6th.
Red Bull won the constructors championship in 2022 and 2023, but it is unlikely to repeat that feat this year, largely due to the persistent struggles and weaker performance of its second driver, Sergio Perez, who has had a winless season. A new American team in F1? The Las Vegas Grand Prix capped three races in the United States — including Miami and Austin — in the 2024 season, more than any other country, a vote of confidence in the growing American market.
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