Verstappen Dominates Las Vegas GP, Maintains Championship Threat
Las Vegas, Nevada – November 18, 2023 – Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing secured a commanding victory at the inaugural Las vegas Grand Prix, further solidifying his position as a dominant force in Formula 1. The win marks his 19th of the 2023 season and keeps him firmly in contention for championship glory, despite having already clinched the title.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, held on a newly constructed 3.85-mile (6.20 km) street circuit, delivered a thrilling spectacle for fans. While verstappen’s championship was already secured, the race provided crucial insight into team performance heading into the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi and setting the stage for the 2025 season. The results also highlighted the competitive landscape, with several drivers vying for crucial points and positioning themselves for next year.
Here’s a look at the top 21 drivers following the Las Vegas Grand Prix:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Charles Leclerc (ferrari)
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- Fernando Alonso (aston Martin)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- Alexander Albon (williams)
- Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
- Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
- Nico Hülkenberg (Haas)
- Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
- Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo)
- Logan Sargeant (Williams)
- Franco colapinto (Alpine)
- Jack Doohan (alpine)
The Formula 1 season will conclude with the Abu Dhabi grand Prix on November 26th, where drivers will aim to finish the year strong and teams will continue to evaluate performance data for the 2025 season.
