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.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen's fifth-place finish got more attention than Russell's win because it locked in Verstappen's fourth F1 Championship. The post 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix results: Russell wins the race,

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,