Who won Las Vegas F1 today?
Verstappen claims F1 title as Russell wins in Vegas Max Verstappen was crowned a four-time Formula 1 world champion on the streets of Las Vegas on Saturday night as George Russell led a one-two victory for Mercedes. F1 | Max Verstappen on Lewis Hamilton: “Of course, we had a big rivalry in 2021 but ultimately we do have a lot of respect for each other. He is definitely up there as one of the greatest drivers ever. I have no need or desire to deny that.Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso said Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers in the history of the sport. Verstappen has emerged as a late title contender alongside the McLaren drivers, standing 63 points behind leader Oscar Piastri with six races remaining.Max Verstappen has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Russian Grand Prix after the stewards judged he was to blame for causing a collision with Lewis Hamilton at Monza.
Why is BMW no longer in F1?
Combined with the global financial recession and the company’s frustration about the limitations of the contemporary technical regulations in developing technology relevant to road cars, BMW chose to withdraw from the sport, selling the team back to its founder, Peter Sauber. BMW, being a brand synonymous with quality and performance, would not enter the sport half-heartedly. To compete at the highest level, they would require a significant commitment of time, talent, and capital. Given the unpredictable nature of Formula 1, success is never guaranteed, and setbacks can be costly.
Who is the most successful Ferrari F1 driver?
Schumacher is the team’s most successful driver. Joining the team in 1996 and driving for them until his first retirement in 2006, he won five consecutive drivers’ titles and 72 Grands Prix for the team. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton hold the record for the most World Drivers’ championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. Juan Manuel Fangio is third with five titles. Schumacher also holds the record for the most consecutive World Drivers’ titles with five between the 2000 and the 2004 seasons.A total of four countries have produced just one winner. Porsche have won the most races as a manufacturer with 19 since their first in 1970. Audi are second with 13 wins and Ferrari are third with 12 victories. Porsche also achieved the most consecutive wins with seven victories in succession from 1981 to 1987.