Max Verstappen is on the verge of sealing a fourth consecutive Formula One world title, with Lando Norris needing huge favours if he is to upset the odds in the final three races.
The title race had been set for a nail-biting conclusion, with the McLaren finding impressive pace in recent months and Norris gradually cutting into the deficit Verstappen had built in the early months of the season.
However, Verstappen produced a sensational drive in Brazil in the most recent race, starting 17th on the grid but coming through in wet conditions to take victory. Norris could only finish sixth.
That extended Verstappen’s lead over Norris to 62 points with just three races remaining.
How soon could Max Verstappen win the title?
Verstappen has the chance to win a fourth world title this weekend in Las Vegas.
Should he beat Norris in Sunday’s race, or not lose more than two points to the McLaren driver, Verstappen will once again be world champion.
Norris must gain at least three points on the Dutchman to extend the title race into the final two races of the season.
F1 2024 calendar
There are only three races left in the 2024 calendar:
Las Vegas Grand Prix | November 21-23, Las Vegas Strip Circuit
Qatar Grand Prix & sprint | November 29 – December 1, Lusail International Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | December 6-8, Yas Marina
What is the F1 scoring system?
For all grand prix, the points are awarded as follows.
1st place: 25 points
2nd place: 18 points
3rd place: 15 points
4th place: 12 points
5th place: 10 points
6th place: 8 points
7th place: 6 points
8th place: 4 points
9th place: 2 points
10th place: 1 point
Additionally, there's a bonus point awarded for the fastest lap of the race, but only if the driver who set it finishes in the top 10.
There is also one more sprint race this season, in Qatar, which award points as follows:
1st place: 8 points
2nd place: 7 points
3rd place: 6 points
4th place: 5 points
5th place: 4 points
6th place: 3 points
7th place: 2 points
8th place: 1 point
How to watch F1 on TV in 2024
Sky Sports hold the exclusive rights to F1 in the UK and they will broadcast every practice session, sprint, qualifying and race live.
Channel 4 broadcasts free-to-air highlights in the evenings on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
