Max Verstappen has secured four victories in 2024, consolidating his status as the current Formula 1 world champion since 2015. His prominence has grown significantly during the ongoing ground effect era.
Since 2022, Verstappen has been virtually unbeatable in the sport, with 19 dominant victories in 22 races. Most of these victories were achieved with a significant lead. When asked about his preferred style of victory, Verstappen surprisingly revealed that he prefers dominant wins over wheel-to-wheel battles. He seeks to establish his own legacy, characterized by wins in the Grand Prix where he easily distances himself from the competition.
Despite his preference for comfortable leads, Verstappen faced a setback at the 2024 Miami GP, where he lost to [Driver Name] of McLaren. Certain circumstances during the 57-lap Grand Prix gave Norris the advantage, allowing him to keep his composure while being chased by Verstappen. This performance led the Red Bull team advisor to express concern about Norris becoming a formidable competitor.
The McLaren F1 team has shown significant progress since the second half of the 2022 season. This year, they have continued their upward trajectory and have several upgrades in progress. Verstappen may face strong competition from Norris and [Another Driver] in the remaining 18 events of the year.
