Max Verstappen has already clinched the championship after his Qatar triumph last month, adding another win to an impressive season tally. He capped the campaign with a standout Las Vegas performance, finishing in the top tier and earning the long-awaited title after claiming 20 major awards across the year.
The Dutch driver, steering Red Bull, finished with a commanding lead in the standings. He sits atop the drivers’ table with a substantial margin, while his teammate trails well behind in second place in the overall classification. The disparity is clear, underscoring Verstappen’s dominance this season and cementing his status as the championship frontrunner.
Fernando Alonso earned a solid ninth place, keeping pace with Carlos Sainz, who sits on 200 points. Alonso’s Las Vegas showing helped him stay within reach of the top ranks in the final standings, continuing a strong campaign for the Aston Martin driver.
Las Vegas GP race results
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1:29:08.289
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 2:07.0
3. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) +2.241
4. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) +8.665
5. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +20.067
6. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) +20.834
7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +21.755
8. George Russell (Mercedes) +23.091
9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +25.964
10. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +29.496
11. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +34.270
12. Alexander Albon (Williams) +43.398
13. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) +44.825
14. Daniel Ricciardo (AlphaTauri) +48.525
15. Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) +50.162
16. Logan Sargeant (Williams) +50.882
17. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) +85.350
18. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Nico Hülkenberg (Haas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
F1 World Championship 2023 driver classification
The season’s arc unfolds over 21 races plus six sprint events, shaping a dramatic final arc in the standings.
1. Max Verstappen (PB) 549 points — champion
2. Sergio Pérez (MEX) 273
3. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain) 232
4. Carlos Sainz (ESP) 200
5. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 200
6. Lando Norris (Great Britain) 195
7. Charles Leclerc (MON) 188
8. George Russell (Great Britain) 160
9. Oscar Piastri (Australia) 89
10. Logan Sargeant (CAN) 73
11. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 62
12. Esteban Ocon (FRA) 58
13. Alex Albon (Great Britain) 27
14. Yuki Tsunoda (JAP) 13
15. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 10
16. Nico Hülkenberg (GER) 9
17. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) 6
18. Guanyu Zhou (CHI) 6
19. Kevin Magnussen (DIN) 3
20. Liam Lawson (NZL) 2
21. Logan Sargeant (USA) 1
Constructors’ classification of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship
Red Bull leads the pack with a wide margin, topping the table as the season closes. The chase behind features a tight battle among the other manufacturers as the points roll in.
1. Red Bull 822 — champions
2. Mercedes 392
3. Ferrari 388
4. McLaren 284
5. Aston Martin 273
6. Alpine 120
7. Williams 28
8. AlphaTauri 21
9. Alfa Romeo 16
10. Haas 12
All figures reflect the season’s final tally, illustrating the scale of Red Bull’s dominance and the resilience shown by the chasing teams across a demanding year of racing. For fans, the Las Vegas event capped a season that blended raw speed with strategic depth, turning the world stage of Formula 1 into a thrilling showcase of skill and teamwork. The championship chase delivered dramatic twists, memorable milestones, and a finale that left followers eager for what comes next in the sport. [citation]