LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen, needing just three points over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to seal a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied the crown Saturday night.

Sergio Perez's recent comments on the Red Bull Racing team's strategy during the Las Vegas Grand Prix highlight the frustrations and challenges he has encounter

EARLY REPORT: Red Bull have suffered a blow to their constructors' championship chances at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Sergio Perez lost ground during the earlier stages of the race. The Mexican star once again made a Q1 exit during qualifying on Friday, and slipped down to P16 during the opening stint of the grand prix.