
Max Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix, narrows F1 points gap
Max Verstappen has won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking his second victory in four races. The four-time reigning Formula 1 champion is clawing his way back into the title picture. Verstappen, who started second, took control of the race in the first turn when points leader Lando Norris slid wide. George Russell moved into second, while Norris finished third. Verstappen’s victory narrows his deficit to 42 points behind Norris, who leads Oscar Piastri by 30 points. Lewis Hamilton, starting from 19th, finished 10th. Verstappen’s win is his eighth consecutive podium finish.