Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull was crowned champion of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, enhancing his unprecedented record with his 18th win of the current season in the Formula 1 World Championship on Sunday. This victory marks the 53rd of the reigning world champion in the last three seasons, as well as his sixth consecutive win, equalling the record of retired four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, and placing him third on the all-time list of most race wins in the championship's history. Charles Leclerc, the pole position driver from Ferrari representing Monaco, finished second after overtaking Mexican Sergio Perez of Red Bull on the last lap at the Strip circuit. Today's race is the penultimate event of the current season.