F1 NATION: Will Vegas crown Verstappen in his ‘best ever’ season? It’s our Las Vegas GP preview

Get ready for high-speed racing in a spectacular city – and it could be a title-decider for the 2024 drivers’ championship.
F1 Nation hosts Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham welcome former F1 driver and Dutch TV broadcaster Giedo van der Garde to preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Max Verstappen can seal his fourth Formula 1 World Championship, joining the list of drivers who have celebrated titles in Las Vegas. But how will he approach the race and can challenger Lando Norris keep his hopes alive?
The constructors’ championship is also still tight at the top. Will McLaren extend their lead? Do the streets of Vegas suit Ferrari? Can Alpine score another big points haul or will Haas and RB fight back in the mighty midfield battle?
Plus, there’s also reaction and analysis to the arrival of a new FIA Race Director, the departure of Aston Martin’s Technical Director, Alpine’s future Mercedes engine deal, Valtteri Bottas’ new tattoo and F1’s incredible 2025 season launch.
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