Formula 1 returns with the calendar's show-stopping event today (Saturday, November 23, 2024), for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
F1 cars will be preparing to do battle around the iconic street circuit in Clark County, as Red Bull star Max Verstappen is within touching distance of securing his fourth drivers' world championship.
A stunning win in Brazil last time out left the Dutchman 62 points ahead of rival Lando Norris heading into this weekend in Nevada, and all the Red Bull man needs to do is finish ahead of the Brit to make it four world titles in a row.
In the constructors' championship, meanwhile, things very much remain open heading into the final triple-header of the season. McLaren currently lead the constructors' standings, but Ferrari and Red Bull remain in contention just 36 and 49 points behind, respectively.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Race - Saturday, November 23, 2024
The race in Las Vegas kicks off today (Saturday, November 23, 2024) at 10 pm local time. However, given the time differences in other parts of the world, the action may get underway on Sunday, November 24, depending on where you are.
Find the session start times converted to your local time zone below.
Local time: 10pm Saturday United Kingdom (BST): 6am Sunday Central European Time: 7am Sunday United States (EDT): 1am Sunday United States (CST): 12am Sunday United States (PDT): 10pm Saturday Australia (AEDT): 5pm Sunday Australia (AWST): 2pm Sunday Australia (ACDT): 4:30pm Sunday Japan (JST): 3pm Sunday South Africa (SAST): 8am Sunday Egypt (EEST): 8am Sunday China (CST): 2pm Sunday India (IST): 11:30am Sunday Brazil: 3am Sunday Singapore: 2pm Sunday Saudi Arabia: 9am Sunday United Arab Emirates: 10am Sunday Turkey: 9am Sunday
What does Verstappen need to do to be crowned champion in Vegas?
Verstappen will be crowned champion if he finishes above Norris in any position, or if both drivers fail to score a point.
Furthermore, if Norris does not outscore Verstappen by more than two points, the Dutchman will also take the title.
• Norris is second and he finishes third with the fastest lap
• Norris is third and he finishes fourth with the fastest lap
• Norris is fourth without the fastest lap and he finishes fifth
• Norris is fifth without the fastest lap and he finishes sixth
• Norris is sixth without the fastest lap and he finishes seventh
• Norris is seventh without the fastest lap and he finishes eighth
• Norris is eighth without the fastest lap and he finishes ninth
• Norris is ninth without the fastest lap or lower regardless of where he finishes