Lewis Hamilton was quick to give his congratulations to Max Verstappen after the Dutchman claimed his fourth consecutive F1 world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen finished the race in fifth, one spot ahead of closest contender Lando Norris, to claim the 2024 drivers’ title with two races left.

One of the most iconic driver-team partnerships in F1 history now has just three Grand Prix races left as Lewis Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes at the end of the season. The seven-time world champion is joining Ferrari on a two-year deal, a move which will spell the end of a 12-year association with the Silver Arrows.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton paced both of Thursday night’s practices at the Las Vegas Grand Prix just two weeks after one of the worst races of his career