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 leads McLaren's Lando Norris by 62 points with three races remaining and needs simply to finish ahead of him in Las Vegas to become the sixth man to win four world championships.

The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix returns for its second year, bringing even more thrilling racing and entertainment to the iconic Las Vegas Strip with a packed schedule of non-stop action.

The Red Bull racer could clinch the Formula 1 world championship Saturday night and join the elite club of four-time champions, alongside only Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Alain Prost and Juan Manuel Fangio.

Lewis Hamilton fastest in both Las Vegas Grand Prix practice sessions Lando Norris second in FP2 at Strip Circuit; Russell third, Verstappen 17th Listen to 5 Sports Extra commentary at top of page (UK only) Verstappen leads Norris by 62 points in drivers' championship Verstappen will win title if he leaves Vegas leading by 60 points or more Lorraine McKenna Hit the thumbs if the rain/sleet is hammering down where you live.