Russell wins in Las Vegas, Verstappen secures his fourth championship

George Russell secured his second victory of the season at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, leading a one-two finish for Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton. The German team’s strategy placed them ahead of Ferrari and Red Bull in a race where Max Verstappen claimed his fourth world championship.

Mercedes demonstrates strategic prowess

Russell started from pole position and maintained a consistent pace. Hamilton, starting tenth, used a prolonged first stint on hard tires to gain positions, including a crucial overtake on the Ferraris, helped by an undercut following a pit entry error from Carlos Sainz.

Mixed results for Ferrari and Red Bull

Ferrari finished third and fourth with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, though tire wear limited their performance. Verstappen secured the championship by finishing fifth, while Sergio Pérez concluded the race in tenth.

Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto, representing Williams, finished fourteenth, continuing to gain valuable experience in his debut season.

Las Vegas Grand Prix Results