How Hamilton’s Surprise Pace Denies “Shelf Life” Comments – F1 Las Vegas GP Practice Analysis
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
Norris bemoans McLaren’s “shocking” long-run pace in Las Vegas
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
WRC Rally Japan: Tanak boosts title hopes as Neuville’s power woes continue
Ott Tanak ignited his slim World Rally Championship hopes with a dominant drive to lead Rally Japan on Friday after a power issue proved costly for title favourite Thierry Neuville.The Hyundai driver successfully navigated through the day’s eight stages to open up a 20.9s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans, withContinue Reading
Lamborghini withdraws from WEC Hypercar and LMGT3
Lamborghini has withdrawn from the World Endurance Championship, ending its participation in both the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes.The Italian manufacturer was missing from the 2025 WEC entry list on the publication of the reduced 37-car grid for next season on Friday.It follows the admission that its SC63 LMDh programme wasContinue Reading
Mercedes “scratching their heads” after setting pace for Las Vegas GP
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
GM closing in on 2026 F1 entry after Andretti exit
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
F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
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 stuck with wrong rear wing for Las Vegas GP
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
Wolff: It’s critical teams and drivers don’t fight FIA in public
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
F1 Las Vegas GP: Hamilton fastest from Norris
Lewis Hamilton ended Friday with a clean sweep of Formula 1 practice sessions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and beat Lando Norris by 0.011s in FP2.The Mercedes driver set a 1m33.825s on soft tyres before a brief red flag called for the stranded Alex Albon, who had struggled throughoutContinue Reading