Max Verstappen became the equal of Alain Prost by winning his fourth Formula 1 world championship title in Las Vegas.
At the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured his fourth world championship title by finishing fifth, just ahead of Lando Norris.
This result, sufficient to seal his coronation, marks a new stage in the career of the Dutch driver, who now joins legends like Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel. Despite his success, Verstappen acknowledges that luck played a role in his achievements.
“M4X”: Red Bull celebrates its champion
To mark this historic feat, Red Bull wore t-shirts bearing the slogan “M4X”, where the “A” in Verstappen's first name is replaced by the number 4, symbolizing his four world titles.
This victory is particularly significant after a turbulent season, in which Verstappen suffered a streak of ten consecutive races without a victory. A challenge that he was able to overcome to reaffirm his domination in the championship.
A dream come true
After the finish, Max Verstappen expressed his pride and emotion at this achievement: “Four titles? That sounds great. Growing up, I would look at the stats of legendary drivers and think, 'This is amazing, and maybe one day I can get on the podium, or win a race, or even a championship.' It’s already very difficult to win one.”
Not surprisingly, he also openly acknowledged the role luck played in his career: “Of course you have to have a bit of luck to be in the right team situation to win even more. So yes, we were lucky.”
“For the first three championships, we had favorable circumstances. This year it was different. We started strong, but then we experienced complicated races. In these moments, I am particularly proud of our team.”
A season of challenges and perseverance
According to Verstappen, one of the keys to this season has been Red Bull's resilience: “In races where we did not have the fastest car, we worked together, kept calm and avoided mistakes. We maximized our performances, sometimes even outperforming. Our opponents did not always know capitalize, which made the difference.”
This ability to make the most of each situation was essential to winning this fourth coronation. By recognizing both his own efforts and the weaknesses of his competitors, Verstappen emphasizes the importance of teamwork and strategy.
A new page in the history of F1
With this fourth consecutive title, Max Verstappen further establishes his name among the greats of Formula 1. As the season draws to a close, this coronation is a reminder of his talent and the determination of Red Bull to maintain their supremacy .
Fans are now waiting to see how the Dutchman will meet the next challenges, in a discipline where nothing is ever taken for granted.
