Verstappen Claims Victory at Las Vegas Grand Prix as Norris Gains Ground in Championship Fight
Las Vegas, Nevada – November 18, 2023 - Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing secured first place at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, finishing with a time of 1:50:56.032.Lando Norris finished second,narrowing the gap in the drivers’ championship standings,while Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium in third.
The race, held on a newly constructed 3.854-mile (6.205 km) circuit, marked Formula 1’s return too Las Vegas after a 40-year absence. Verstappen’s win extends his dominant season, though the performance of Norris signals a growing challenge as the championship nears its conclusion.The result places increased pressure on competitors as the final races of the season approach, with implications for both individual driver standings adn constructor championships.
Qualifying results saw Verstappen claim pole position with a lap time of 1:35.265. Notable qualifying times included Lando Norris at 1:35.503 and Charles Leclerc at 1:35.616. During Q1, Oscar Piastri recorded a time of 1:56.798, while Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, clocked in at 1:57.115.
The full race results saw drivers complete 50 laps of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. The event drew a large crowd and generated critically important global viewership, revitalizing Formula 1’s presence in the American market. The next race on the Formula 1 calendar is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 26, 2023, where the championship battle will continue.
