Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Lando Norris Marks 150th McLaren Start; Max Verstappen's Title Hopes Dim in Las Vegas
Lando Norris is about to make his 150th race start for McLaren in Las Vegas.
He's leading the driver's championship, but Max Verstappen is still in the running.
Norris thinks it'll be a tough race, and Verstappen is determined to fight until the end.
Meanwhile, the all-female F1 Academy title will also be decided this weekend.
Lando Norris will tie David Coulthard's record of 150 McLaren starts at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Norris leads the drivers' standings by 24 points, with Max Verstappen 49 points behind
McLaren could secure both drivers' and constructors' titles if Norris extends his lead in Las Vegas
Norris expects a challenging race in Las Vegas, with Mercedes and Ferrari also strong contenders
Max Verstappen aims to keep his title hopes alive, despite needing a significant points gap to close
- Who
- Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and the F1 Academy drivers
- What
- Competing in the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the final round of the F1 Academy
- When
- Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the F1 Academy race on the same day
- Where
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Why
- To secure the drivers' and constructors' championships, and to win the F1 Academy title
Pessimists
Optimists
Lando Norris' Performance
Pessimists
May struggle in Las Vegas, given McLaren's poor performance there last year
Optimists
Could extend his lead, given McLaren's improvement this season
Max Verstappen's Chances
Pessimists
Unlikely to catch Norris, needing a significant points gap to close
Optimists
Still has a mathematical chance and could surprise with a strong performance
- Lando Norris' Points
- 294 points
- Max Verstappen's Points
- 245 points
- Oscar Piastri's Points
- 270 points
- McLaren's Constructors Points
- 564 points
- F1 Academy Championship Leader
- Doriane Pin (93 points)
