LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen, needing just three points over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to seal a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied the crown Saturday night.

Max Verstappen is closing in on a fourth consecutive Formula One world title and could be crowned champion once again in Las Vegas this weekend.

Formula 1 fans watching the Las Vegas Grand Prix practice sessions have been reacting after an awkward advert was spotted. On Thursday night, the 20 best drivers got back behind the wheel as the Las Vegas Grand Prix got underway with FP1 and FP2.

After a career-defining drive in Brazil, the Red Bull driver is on the precipice of another title. Here’s what needs to happen for him to do so in Las Vegas.

Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not have won this year’s Formula 1 world championship if he was driving a McLaren. Norris saw his title hopes disintegrate at the last race in Brazil when Verstappen produced one of his best-ever drives to claim victory from 17th on the grid in wet conditions.

World championship contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will start Sunday's Las Vegas Grand Prix next to each other, with Verstappen able to clinch the title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris has made an honest admission about his championship battle against Max Verstappen, revealing he wasn't prepared for it. With three r

Formula One is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year – the neon-lit Las Vegas Grand Prix – where it is likely Max Verstappen will be crowned champion. All the Dutchman needs to do to secure the title with two grands prix to spare is finish ahead of rival Lando Norris on Sunday morning.