Verstappen leads the driver standings with 393 points, 62 points ahead of Norris with three races and a sprint to go.

Lando Norris took aim at one of F1's most contentious rules earlier this month and has led calls for it to be scrapped by the FIA.

Max Verstappen has the chance to add to one of the most entertaining Formula One seasons in recent memory by becoming a four-time World Drivers’ Champion on Saturday at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton’s late lap in FP1 gives him top spot over Mercedes team-mate George Russell, with title fighters Lando Norris third and Max Verstappen fifth

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 in Formula 1's opening practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after overhauling team-mate George Russell at the chequered flag. Hamilton's 1m35.001s headliner was set at the close of the session,