Max Verstappen won the race he started from 17th place in Sao Paulo. At the same time, he increased the difference to 62 points in the championship by taking the fastest lap point
Lando Norris, his closest rival in the championship, ended the day in 6th place.
Asked about the possibility of being a pilots champion for the fourth time in a row, Verstappen said, “From now on, I only want clean races
“I don’t plan to guarantee the championship in Vegas. I just want clean races,” he replied.
Except for the Las Vegas GP next weekend, there will be a total of 60 points with two races to be held until the end of the season, two potential fastest laps and one sprint race.
This means that if Verstappen wins the Las Vegas Grand Prix and repeats his success in the Strip last year, he will reach four F1 drivers’ championships.
Norris will have to take three points ahead of his opponent to keep Qatar’s championship goals alive.
Verstappen will be the champion in Las Vegas in the following cases:
If Verstappen finishes the race ahead of Norris
Norris is second and Verstappen is third with the fastest lap
Norris is third and Verstappen is fourth with the fastest lap
If Norris is fourth and Verstappen is fifth
If Norris is fifth and Verstappen is sixth
If Norris is the sixth and Verstappen is seventh
If Norris is seventh and Verstappen is eighth
Norris is eighth and Verstappen is ninth
If Norris is ninth, tenth or out of the scoreboard
