Max Verstappen says winning his fourth title in Las Vegas came after a ‘very challenging’ season

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

The Red Bull driver’s fifth place in the Las Vegas Grand Prix put his points total beyond the reach of his closest rival, McLaren’s Lando Norris.

The Briton, who needed to win at least three more points than Verstappen to continue the title fight, finished sixth.

George Russell took a dominant victory ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

“It was a very challenging season,” Verstappen said. “Also as a person at times it was very challenging and I had to be calm.

“In a way I still prefer last season. I enjoyed it a lot, but I think this season, it has taught me a lot of lessons.

“I am very proud of us as a team and in a way that makes it a very special and beautiful season.”