Last Vegas, Nov 24 Max Verstappen sure has turned the event into his own personal jackpot.Verstappen won for the second time in four races and the four-time reigning Formula 1 champion continued to claw his way back into title picture with a Saturday night victory on the streets of Las Vegas.
It is the second time in three years the Dutchman has won on the course that utilizes a part of the famed Strip. He won the inaugural race in 2023 and clinched his fourth consecutive title here last year.
Now he has another win at an event he despised ahead of its debut because of the bright spotlight promoters placed on celebrities and parties instead of the actual competition. But when it comes time to get in the car, no matter how Verstappen feels about the event, he seems to excel.
“Some people like more show added, some people like different kind of tracks, I think it’s about what I like,” Verstappen said. “I personally, of course, am less of a showman and not really into that. But I guess in terms of the calendar, if you are in Vegas, it needs to be like this, and that’s fine.”
Verstappen rushed into the arms of his waiting Red Bull crew as the skyline was illuminated by a spectacular New Year’s Eve-style fireworks display.
Verstappen also took a victory lap in a pink Cadillac made of Legos driven by actor Terry Crews, who is an ambassador for the Cadillac F1 team that will debut next year.
It was the 69th victory of Verstappen’s career.