Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, shadow duel at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

One never gives up, the other often does. The first is a three-time world champion, on the verge of winning a fourth crown; the second risks seeing his last chances disappear during this race which, clearly, does not please his McLaren. Verstappen's Red Bull was not comfortable during the first free practices. However, he will start in fifth position. Better yet, he will set off in front of his rival whose car was, in previous sessions, more efficient than his and that's all he needs to maintain his position.