Max Verstappen took a commanding win over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to cut the points gap in the F1 title race to 42.

Verstappen took the race lead from pole-sitter Norris from second on the grid into Turn 1 on the opening lap.

The Dutchman finished over 20 seconds ahead of Norris in second.

Last year’s race winner, George Russell, finished third to seal a strong performance for Mercedes, as Oscar Piastri finished behind in fourth.

Verstappen said the race was “a little bit lonely” on the radio as he took the chequered flag.