Ferrari narrowed the gap on McLaren at the top of the Formula One constructors standings thanks to Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finishing third and fourth respectively at the Las Vegas Grand Prix while Red Bull's Max Verstappen wrapped up his fourth consecutive drivers' title by coming fifth.

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.

At the moment, both championships are not realistic.” Max Verstappen’s comment after a miserable Italian Grand Prix, where he’d struggled to sixth place, was delivered with no real anger. More a matter-of-fact frustration.