Proclaiming “everyone” who has fought Max Verstappen for a title has not been able to “intimidate him”, Fernando Alonso has vowed to do just that – but in 2026. Verstappen wrote his name in Formula 1’s history annals on Saturday as he became only the sixth driver to win four or more World titles.

After a career-defining year that included battling through a midseason slump, Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive Formula One title Saturday night.

ANALYSIS: Verstappen joined an exclusive club in claiming his fourth world championship in Las Vegas but as Kieran Jackson explains, the indomitable Dutchman can cement his legendary status

Max Verstappen was crowned F1 World Champion for the fourth time as the Dutchman finished above title rival Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver won his fourth straight title with two races to spare,

Max Verstappen wins title as McLaren close in on Constructors' Championship - Red Bull driver seals fourth consecutive Formula One championship

Red Bull Racing driver Verstappen gave PEOPLE an exclusive look at his pre-race prep ahead of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he was crowned world champ

Max Verstappen is a four-time world champion. But where will that rank him in the all-time list? As ever with these rankings, they are entirely subjective and inherently flawed. How do you compare drivers across generations and different types of machinery?