According to Front Office Sports, F1 had 1.5 billion cumulative viewers in 2021, largely thanks to the exciting title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen, which went down to the wire. Verstappen dethroned a driver that had dominated the sport and made it ‘boring’ before, and neutral F1 fans were loving it.

After three years of domination, Red Bull and star driver Max Verstappen have seen their once-firm grip over Formula One loosen throughout this summer. So, what happened?

Max Verstappen is chasing a fourth consecutive Formula 1 world drivers’ title in 2024, but a late charge from Lando Norris has put his chances under threat

Lando Norris declares himself the winner in Max Verstappen Austria clash. The on-track action between these two title rivals – Norris experiencing this scene for the first time

Max Verstappen has taken legal action by trademarking an iconic saying following a Lando Norris comment earlier this season. ➡️ READ MORE Lando Norris has revealed his Formula 1 rival ‘hate’ in a stunning claim about his championship battle with Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris has made his ambitions clear: he wants to win the 2024 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship on his own terms. The McLaren star, who is currently locked in an intense battle for the title, has emphasized that he aims to achieve victory through his own skills rather than relying on assistance from his teammate