Max Verstappen seals fourth world title as George Russell wins in Las Vegas

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates after winning a fourth straight world title (Matt York/AP).

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates after winning a fourth straight world title (Matt York/AP).

Max Verstappen was crowned champion of the world for a fourth successive year after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix won in dominant style by George Russell.

Verstappen needed only to outscore Lando Norris to become just the sixth driver in Formula One history to win four titles or more.

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