Lando Norris believes his McLaren team were simply “not ready” to win an F1 drivers’ championship this year after Max Verstappen sealed the title in Las Vegas. Verstappen finished fifth, a spot above Norris,

Max Verstappen is officially Formula 1's fifth-ever four-time world champion after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, one place ahead of rival Lando Norris

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is here and Max Verstappen can potentially seal a fourth consecutive title should he win the race, leaving Lando Norris in his wake. With only two races remaining following the street circuit in Nevada, the Dutchman started the race ahead of his McLaren rival, with George Russell on pole position.

Norris' dwindling chances of a title came to an end at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, having needed to outscore Verstappen by three points to take the fight to the following round in Q

Verstappen leads the driver standings with 393 points, 62 points ahead of Norris with three races and a sprint to go.

Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not have won this year’s Formula 1 world championship if he was driving a McLaren. Norris saw his title hopes disintegrate at the last race in Brazil when Verstappen produced one of his best-ever drives to claim victory from 17th on the grid in wet conditions.

Lando Norris took aim at one of F1's most contentious rules earlier this month and has led calls for it to be scrapped by the FIA.

The F1 2024 title fight is waning, but McLaren's Lando Norris still feels he has much to be proud of in his battle with Verstappen.