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Verstappen's gritty fourth F1 title pushed him to his limits

For much of 2024, Max Verstappen didn't have the quickest car on the grid. That he won the F1 title anyway is a testament to his talent and work ethic.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight

Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport in Las Vegas about the approach that has brought him to the cusp of a fourth world title.

Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight

British filmmaker Andrea Arnold specializes in capturing souls, human and otherwise, in soulless environments

Entertainment - ABC News - November 6

Ten nitty-gritty observations from opening week: Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson starts fast

UConn star Alex Karaban leveling up, Jahmai Mashack's gem against Louisville and Auburn's unsung hero made heads turn last week

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

How can Verstappen win the title?

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's race.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Hamilton fastest as Verstappen struggles in Vegas

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton heads both Friday practice sessions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Ryan Day knows 'noise' comes with Ohio State job; he silenced it in gritty, must-win moment vs. Penn State

A shorthanded Buckeyes willed themselves to victory in a key Big Ten road game in Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.

'Norris' hopes crushed by Verstappen performance for the ages'

Lando Norris’ already slim world title hopes were crushed at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by a performance for the ages from Max Verstappen.

Russell takes pole with Verstappen ahead of Norris

Mercedes' George Russell pips Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Verstappen wins fourth F1 title in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen won his fourth straight championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as he finished fifth, ahead of title rival Lando Norris.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Verstappen wins title as Russell triumphs in Vegas

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship as George Russell takes race victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Champion Verstappen 'hungry' for more title success in 2025

Max Verstappen says his fourth world title came after a "very challenging" season and he is "hungry" to bid for more success in 2025.

Norris: I can beat 'perfect' Verstappen in 2025

Lando Norris feels confident he can beat the Dutchman in 2025 if the oppportunity presents itself.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'

Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson.

F1 Q&A: Is this Verstappen's most impressive title win?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following Max Verstappen's world title win at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Did F1 stewards get Verstappen decisions right in Mexico?

Max Verstappen was awarded 20 seconds' worth of penalties in Mexico, but were they warranted? Laurence Edmondson dives into the rulebook for answers.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.

Hamilton claims Verstappen has kept driving dangerously since 2021 clashes

Verstappen under scrutiny for Austin and Mexico races Hamilton: ‘I don’t think you are seeing much difference’ Lewis Hamilton maintains Max Verstappen has continued with an unacceptable driving ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Max Verstappen’s five-place grid penalty in Brazil GP is chance for Lando Norris

F1 championship leader breached engine rules Norris can cut 47-point lead if he takes advantage Confrontation on the track has dominated the world championship fight between Max Verstappen and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Verstappen handed grid penalty for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Championship leader Max Verstappen will have a five-place grid penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Norris on pole for Sao Paulo GP, Verstappen starts 17th

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a chaotic, crash-strewn qualifying session in which Max Verstappen was 12th.

Max Verstappen produces all-time great victory to wash away Lando Norris’s title hopes

Max Verstappen said he felt as if he was “driving a jet ski” at Interlagos, so wet were the conditions. It looked more like walking on water.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Verstappen wins from 17th in Sao Paulo rain chaos

Max Verstappen climbs up from 17th on the grid to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, one of his greatest victories taking him to the brink of a fourth world title.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Brazil win puts Verstappen among F1 legends, on brink of title

Bernie Ecclestone called it one of the best drives he's seen: Max Verstappen's win in Brazil, from 17th on the grid, puts a fourth title within reach.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas as Max Verstappen looks to clinch championship

The Red Bull racer could clinch the Formula 1 world championship Saturday night and join the elite club of four-time champions, alongside only Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, ...

In Las Vegas, winning is what matters and Verstappen is awfully good at that

Beating Norris in Sin City will deliver a fourth successive title to the Red Bull driver and prove he makes his own luck. Max Verstappen may have been dismissive in his opening assessment of last ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Russell claims Las Vegas F1 GP pole with Verstappen just ahead of Norris

Ferrari’s Sainz second with Alpine’s Gasly in third Verstappen in fifth eyes fourth title in row, Norris sixth George Russell absolutely shone in claiming pole position for the Las Vegas Grand ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Max Verstappen clinches fourth Formula 1 world championship in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship Saturday night under the bright lights of Sin City, cementing his standing among the legends of the sport.

Max Verstappen Clinches Fourth Consecutive Formula 1 Championship

Despite finishing in fifth place at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Verstappen was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Max Verstappen hails title as his best – and insists he is staying at Red Bull

‘For 70% of the season we weren’t the fastest’ Christian Horner: ‘Max is one of the greats in the sport’ Max Verstappen hailed his fourth Formula One world championship as his best yet while his ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

‘Max is in that club’: Verstappen joins F1 greats after fourth drivers’ title

Red Bull’s Christian Horner says his driver is in same class as Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. “What I have witnessed with him, I have never seen before,” says Max ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Is Verstappen the GOAT? Four-time champ now among F1's greats

Only five drivers before him have won four world championships, so with No. 4 now in hand, can Max Verstappen be considered one of F1's all-time greats?

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Formula 1: Max Verstappen to take five-place grid penalty for São Paulo Grand Prix

Verstappen needed a new engine component after last week's race in Mexico City.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

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