Debate | Will Verstappen be challenged at all for the 2024 championship?

For the third time in four races of the 2024 season, Max Verstappen was victorious. In Japan, no one could keep up with him from the start, so the Dutchman consolidated his leading position in the World Championship by a comfortable margin. Therefore, this week's debate is this: Will Verstappen be challenged at all for the 2024 championship after his commanding victory in Japan?

In Bahrain, Verstappen immediately made a statement by winning the race convincingly after taking pole position on Saturday. After that race, the Dutchman said that it would be closer this season. However, that did not happen in Saudi Arabia, because the three-time world champion also won dominated proceedings.

The race weekend in Australia was a little closer for the first time between the challenging teams. Verstappen had a hard time during the free practice sessions. It was therefore a surprise that he took pole position. But during the race, the joy did not last long. After three laps, the Dutchman had to retire due to a brake failure.

Has Verstappen already secured the championship?

The tension in the championship seemed to be back after the Grand Prix in Melbourne because Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez were close to Verstappen again. After the race in Japan, those thoughts seem to be diminished. Again, it was another dominant performance from the Dutchman, and Carlos Sainz even stated that Verstappen will become world champion in 2024. Do you think the same about this, or do you think it will still be exciting? Will Verstappen be challenged at all for the 2024 championship? Vote in the poll below!