Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive world championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while George Russell claimed a surprising victory in a Mercedes one-two finish.

Russell maintained his pole position lead at the start, with Charles Leclerc moving up to second. Despite early challenges from Leclerc, tire degradation issues plagued Ferrari, allowing Russell to build a commanding lead.

Lewis Hamilton showcased impressive pace from P10, executing a perfect strategy to secure second place. Carlos Sainz completed the podium, followed by teammate Charles Leclerc in fourth.

Verstappen's fifth-place finish was sufficient to clinch the title, with rival Lando Norris finishing sixth. The champion expressed pride in his achievement, noting the season's challenges despite its dominant start.

Key race outcomes:

• Mercedes secured their first one-two finish of the season
• Russell led from start to finish with a 7.3s victory margin
• Ferrari struggled with unexpected tire degradation
• McLaren maintains a 24-point lead over Ferrari in constructors' standings
• Haas moved to sixth in constructors' championship

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