From Mumbai's living rooms to Jakarta's trendy cafés, fans across South and Southeast Asia felt the rush as Max Verstappen took the spotlight in Vegas. 🌏🏁
Last Saturday in Vegas, four-time reigning champ Max Verstappen showed 🔥 to clinch the Las Vegas Grand Prix, turning heads and tightening the F1 title chase.
It was a rollercoaster night: Lando Norris crossed the line second and Oscar Piastri fourth, but both McLaren drivers were slapped with disqualifications after their cars' skid blocks failed post-race tech checks. OUCH.
- Why DQ? McLaren's skid blocks didn't meet the minimum thickness – a byproduct of unexpected porpoising (that's when the car bounces like crazy 🤯).
- Title implications: With only Qatar and Abu Dhabi left, Verstappen is now neck-and-neck with Piastri and trails Norris by 24 points.
The upshot? Norris needs just two more points than his rivals in Qatar next weekend (including the sprint!) to seal his first world title. No pressure, right?
Verstappen's reaction? "This keeps the fight alive," he said. Meanwhile, Norris admitted it's "frustrating" but is already eyeing a comeback as his team recalibrates for the desert showdown. 🌵🏁
Get your engines revving, because this season finale is gearing up to be legendary. Who's your money on? 😉
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Verstappen wins big at Las Vegas Grand Prix with McLarens disqualified
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