Max Verstappen is still technically in it to win it in the chase for the Formula One drivers’ championship.

Verstappen kept his “drive for five” consecutive titles alive Saturday with a commanding victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

It was Verstappen’s 69th career victory as his luck continued on the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Red Bull driver won the inaugural race in 2023 and finished fifth last year when he clinched his fourth straight world championship.

Verstappen started second on the grid with points leader Lando Norris right next to him on pole position. Norris made a mistake right after the start as he swooped over to cover Verstappen and overshot the turn heading into the first corner. That unforced error allowed not only Verstappen but also Mercedes driver George Russell to

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