This weekend, Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen has the opportunity to take a decisive step towards his coronation as world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. With this, I could emulate motorsport legends like Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost. As we look for the last careers of the season, attention is focused not only on the drivers' title, but also on the tough battle of the constructors' championship.
With the positions practically defined in the Drivers' Championship, the final three races promise to be exciting. McLaren currently leads the constructors' championship with 593 points, followed by Ferrari with 557 and Red Bull with 544. Verstappen also showed an exceptional performance, finding himself in a delicate situation in the drivers' standings, equaling points with McLaren's Lando Norris, who is also in the game by the title.
Despite the comparison with a more competitive place and the response of his teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris was unable to match the pace of Verstappen, who demonstrated an impressive ability to survive the previous race. An 86-point error in proficiency left a door open for Verstappen to shine in Las Vegas.
This year, Verstappen has not only sought to consolidate his title, but has exhibited remarkable dominance, as was highlighted at the San Pablo Grand Prix, where he recorded an impressive comeback from tenth position. McLaren, after its victory at the Spanish GP, has consolidated itself as a strong contender, even if in practice, it seems more like an invitee to Verstappen's celebration.
Despite the pressure and search for triumphs, Verstappen maintained a solid trajectory, even if he kept clashing with desafíos on his path to success. The ability to reach 86 points in catarrh, where you can accumulate points in sprinting and running, adds an extra level of excitement to the contest.
The economic implications of the Las Vegas Grand Prix are also significant, with an estimated impact of 1,300 million euros, which increases the importance of this event for Formula 1. With a focus on the constructors' championship, the expertise intensifies, especially for Carlos Sainz de Ferrari, who seeks to improve his position without completing his career in Brazil.
Additionally, veteran Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso believes the Las Vegas circuit could be favorable, although he warns of the challenges posed by tire temperatures. Hope your team can optimize classification performance and advance into the multimedia area.
The Grand Prix is also crucial for Argentine Franco Colapinto de Williams, who, after an accident in Brazil, seeks to prove his worth in the competition. On the other hand, the Mexican Checo Pérez, also of Red Bull, needs a concrete intervention to ensure the continuity of the team, especially after the criticism that came with a disappointing desempeño at the Mexican Grand Prix.
With all the game, this Las Vegas Grand Prix promises to be an exciting event that will define not only the future of various drivers, but also the rumble of the season in Formula 1.
