The Las Vegas GP can feel a bit odd to the seasoned F1 fan. A funky schedule, limited track access, and negative publicity could drive you away. But in reality, it's the most fun I've had attending a race.

Celebrities and Elvises descended on the paddock. Fireworks exploded after the race. And Formula One crowned its latest world champion, Max Verstappen. The Dutchman didn’t have the fastest car, nor has he for 70 percent of the season, he said. But he still managed to cement his name among the greats of the sport after finishing fifth.

Max Verstappen, only the sixth driver in F1 history to win at least four titles, sounded unusually emotional on the radio.