Breaking: Red Bull championship bid FAILING as F1 team DEMOTED wi…read nore
Red Bull championship bid FAILING as F1 team DEMOTED wi…read nore
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, solidifying his place among the sport’s legends. Despite this individual triumph, Red Bull Racing’s hopes for a third successive Constructors’ Championship double appear to be fading, with a significant gap to their competitors in the standings.
The Las Vegas race marked a dramatic shift in the season’s narrative. George Russell, driving for Mercedes, clinched a remarkable victory in a one-two finish for the team, with Lewis Hamilton securing second place. This performance reignited Mercedes’ campaign and dealt another blow to Red Bull, whose drivers underperformed. Verstappen finished in a lackluster fifth place, while his teammate Sergio Perez could only manage 10th. This weak showing allowed rivals Ferrari and McLaren to extend their advantage over Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship.
Ferrari’s dynamic duo, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, capitalized on Red Bull’s struggles, finishing third and fourth, respectively. Their consistent performances kept Ferrari firmly in contention for the Constructors’ title, a crown they last claimed in 2008. Meanwhile, McLaren, led by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, maintained their dominant form. Although Norris finished sixth and Piastri eighth in Las Vegas, McLaren continues to lead the standings with 608 points, holding a 24-point advantage over Ferrari.
Red Bull now finds itself 53 points adrift of McLaren, sitting third in the Constructors’ standings with 555 points. This position marks a significant decline for the reigning champions, whose dominance earlier in the season was anchored by Verstappen’s eight race victories. Despite Verstappen’s incredible individual achievement of 403 points, Red Bull’s overall campaign has been hampered by inconsistent results from Perez and a lack of development compared to their rivals.
Adding to the weekend’s surprises, Alpine, who had risen to sixth in the Constructors’ standings after a stellar performance in Brazil, were overtaken by Haas. Nico Hulkenberg’s strong showing in Las Vegas propelled Haas ahead by a single point, leaving Alpine in seventh. This setback for Alpine highlights the intense midfield battle, where every point is crucial for financial and competitive gains.
Updated Standings Post-Las Vegas Grand Prix
Constructors’ Standings:
1. McLaren – 608
2. Ferrari – 584
3. Red Bull – 555
4. Mercedes – 425
5. Aston Martin – 86
6. Haas – 50
7. Alpine – 49
8. VCARB – 46
9. Williams – 17
10. Sauber – 0
Drivers’ Standings:
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 403
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 340
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 319
4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 268
5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 259
6. George Russell (Mercedes) – 217
As the season heads toward its conclusion, Red Bull faces an uphill battle to reclaim its dominance. McLaren and Ferrari remain locked in a heated contest for the Constructors’ Championship, with Mercedes showing signs of resurgence. With just a few races left, the outcome is far from decided, but one thing is clear: Red Bull’s dream of another championship double is slipping away.
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