How Max Verstappen won the title without F1's best car

Max Verstappen is a four-time Formula 1 world champion and this title has really been earned the hard way. Wrapping things up with two races to go means the final standings will reflect very well on Verstappen once again. It has been an excellent season, but if anything the points totals and the race wins column do him a disservice. A season that hinted at total Red Bull domination with Verstappen’s early 2024 form ended up needing a massive effort to get the title over the line with car that wasn't F1's fastest. Our video explains the factors that made the difference. 00:00 Verstappen's incredible fourth title 00:46 McLaren breakthrough came too late 02:41 Too many missed chances 04:22 Verstappen's relentlessness 05:59 Controversial clashes helped Max 07:55 What team orders really cost 10:26 Late flourish team and driver Published: 2024-11-26
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