Ferrari’s Formula 1 drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc noted struggles with getting their tyres up to temperature in Las Vegas with the Spaniard compared the conditions to Turkey’s wet race in 2020.Having focused more on race performance with the design of its 2024 car, as its previous models tendedContinue Reading
Grip was at an absolute premium when the clock started in Las Vegas. A peppering of dust obfuscated the racing line in the very early stages of FP1 for the Las Vegas Grand Prix but, even when removed by continued running, the circuit continued to give the drivers little toContinue Reading
Running this generation of Formula 1 cars as close to the ground as possible, without inducing bouncing or wearing out the floor plank, is something teams have been chasing since 2022 to maximise the downforce they can generate.It is therefore no surprise that when the FIA added an ambiguous technicalContinue Reading
F1 hits the track Las Vegas for FP1 and FP2, and in a surprising turn of events, Lewis Hamilton topped the times with a strong performance, followed by Lando Norris and George Russell. Obviously, a lot can happen between now and qualifying, but with comments that Mercedes are “dirty trackContinue Reading
Lando Norris described his McLaren’s long-run pace at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as “shocking” – as he suggested he could drive a road car quicker.The Briton ended second practice on Thursday evening just 0.011 seconds behind pacesetter Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes, but he was far from happy withContinue Reading
Mercedes admits it is at a loss as to where its pace came from as Lewis Hamilton topped the first two practice sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Hamilton led an all-British top-three across both practice sessions, with Mercedes team-mate George Russell second in FP1 and behind the McLaren ofContinue Reading
General Motors’ bid to enter Formula 1 has picked up fresh momentum, with talks between Formula 1 and the manufacturer understood at an advanced stage over a 2026 entry as an 11th team.GM has been partnered with Andretti Global as the American motorsports powerhouse has been knocking on F1’s doorContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton topped both FP1 and FP2 for Mercedes ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.In cold and low grip conditions, Mercedes appeared to enjoy the strongest start with Hamilton fastest in both practice sessions on Thursday night, as F1 returnedContinue Reading
Red Bull says it is stuck with a too-draggy rear wing that has left it on the backfoot against its Formula 1 rivals in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.World championship leader Max Verstappen ended up 17th fastest in second free practice on Thursday night, with team-mate Sergio Perez two placesContinue Reading
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 teams and drivers must sort out differences with the FIA behind closed doors and not “fight” in public as tensions continue to grow.The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association released a statement in the weeks after the Brazilian GP criticising Ben Sulayem, urging him to address theContinue Reading