2022 Formula One World Championship
Max Verstappen was reigning Driver's Championship, claimed the second title after winning the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen due to leave Red Bull Racing shortly after winning the title. He was the first reigning champion to do so since Nigel Mansell in . He signed Action Express Racing at the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship, while his team, Red Bull Racing, achieved their fifth World Constructor Championship at the following United States Grand Prix. Mercedes were the reigning Constructors' Champions.