“Verstappen’s pace grew stronger with every passing lap, giving him full control of the race.””
Max Verstappen delivered a smooth and dominant drive to win the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, using strong race pace and smart tyre management to stay ahead of the field. The race ran for 50 laps, and Verstappen’s best moment came with his fastest lap of 1:33.365, showing the speed advantage he held for most of the night.
Lando Norris started on pole but ran wide at Turn 1, allowing Verstappen to take the lead immediately. From there, Verstappen managed the race comfortably, pulling away little by little. Norris finished second, while George Russell took third for Mercedes. Oscar Piastri eventually claimed fourth after penalties further down the grid.
Verstappen’s consistent pace, clean overtakes, and strong tyre strategy helped him build a gap of over 20 seconds. Even with a few deleted laps for track limits at Turn 8, he remained firmly in control. His victory was his 69th career win and brought him closer to Norris in the championship battle.
The Las Vegas Strip provided a dramatic backdrop, with bright lights and high speeds combining for an exciting night race. Verstappen sealed his win with confidence, proving once again why he remains one of the strongest drivers on the grid.