Max Verstappen, Nelson Piquet Sr. Credits-Getty
Red Bull driver and three-time world champion Max Verstappen is on the verge of equaling his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet's father Nelson Piquet Sr.'s decade-old accomplishment at the end of the 2024 season. The Dutch driver has showcased impeccable consistency throughout the season despite the RB20 not being the most dominant car on the grid.
The 27-year-old started the season strong, winning seven of the first nine races and built up a healthy lead for himself in the driver's championship. However, the Austrian team was not able to develop the car as efficiently as McLaren and Ferrari throughout the season, and have slipped back to P3 in the Constructors Championship.
However, Max Verstappen has maintained his lead over Lando Norris throughout the year and is currently 62 points ahead of the Brit with three races and one Sprint remaining. He could claim his fourth successive title as early as Las Vegas in a couple of weeks becoming the first driver since Nelson Piquet to win a title when the team had finished in P3.
