Mercedes driver George Russell has taken aim at Lando Norris by suggesting that Max Verstappen has not been given a "proper fight" for the F1 world title. The Dutchman took fifth place in Las Vegas to seal a fourth successive crown, with his McLaren rival a place behind him.

George Russell says “it's about time” someone gives Max Verstappen “a proper fight” for the F1 title following his victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Russell dominated the race from pole position in Las Vegas to take the win ahead of Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, handing the team their first 1-2 of the year.

George Russell plans to give Max Verstappen a "proper" title fight next season, claiming Lando Norris should've taken it down to the wire.

George Russell secured pole position on Friday evening for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and Carlos Sainz will line up alongside him. The second row will be Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc. But the driver championship contenders are farther back.

Sebastian Vettel has made it clear that he is not expecting to make an F1 comeback despite being regularly linked with a return to the grid. The four-time world champion left Aston Martin at the end of 2022 and has tested with Porsche's team for the World Endurance Championship.

George Russell put Mercedes on pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday as Max Verstappen moved a step closer to a fourth successive Formula One title by qualifying ahead of Lando Norris.

An ecstatic George Russell had just won the Formula 1 race Saturday night when he exclaimed in his radio, "Vegas!"

Max Verstappen was crowned F1 World Champion for the fourth time as the Dutchman finished above title rival Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver won his fourth straight title with two races to spare,