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Carlos Sainz secured an impressive second place on the grid for F1 the Las Vegas GP, a position he aims to build upon during the race. With a strong lap time that showed the potential of his Ferrari, Sainz expressed confidence in his ability to compete against pole sitter George Russell and the challenges that…
The F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying session delivered showcased terrific skill, particularly from George Russell. The Mercedes driver claimed pole position, marking his third of the season and the fourth of his Formula 1 career. Russell’s performance highlighted his skill and underscored Mercedes’ improvement in form as they topped every session throughout the weekend. A…
George Russell grabs pole for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix from Carlos Sainz and a surprising Pierre Gasly, as Franco Colapinto crashes out of Q2. Q1: Early exit for Pérez, again After topping FP3 it was George Russell that first hit the track for qualifying, but Pierre Gasly was the first one to start…
Cars go out on track again for the final practices session ahead of Qualifying. Will Mercedes be fastest again in FP3 at the F1 Las Vegas GP? In spite of their struggles in the previous sessions, Red Bull drivers are still sporting the same rear wing which sees them losing almost five tenths on the…
Heading into the glamorous F1 Las Vegas GP, Williams and Alex Albon is keen to produce a turnaround after failing to score a single point in Brazil. With three rounds to go, the Grove-based team, however, is set to finish the 2024 F1 season in a lowly ninth place. Alex Albon, in particular, thrived over…
Dan Fallows has stepped away from his role as technical director at the Aston Martin F1 team. Now it has been revealed that his removal was due to the team not matching its expectations on the performance side. The Briton joined the team in 2022 from Red Bull and immediately helped with the development of…
Madrid was the first chance to get to know the new Gen3 car for the drivers on the Formula E grid. As the first round of the season gets closer and closer, both NEOM McLaren drivers looked back at their three days of FE testing. The driver duo focused on the positives found in Madrid…
The final triple-header has kicked off in the Sin City with a three-way battle for a Constructors’ title. Charles Leclerc is looking ahead with measured optimism as Ferrari prepares for the F1 Las Vegas GP. The SF24 has shown impressive tyre management throughout the season—a stark contrast to its predecessor. However, this strength could turn…
The FIA issued a technical directive restricting the use of skid blocks ahead of the Las Vegas GP after Red Bull raised concerns. A previous loophole allowed the teams to install protective skids on the floor, which prevented plank wear. With the introduction of the ground effect era, teams have found aerodynamic performance gains at…
The second practice session (FP2) at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix saw an intense battle for the fastest lap as drivers adjusted to a cold evening on the Nevada circuit. Kevin Magnussen initially set the pace with a 1:37.711s lap, but Esteban Ocon soon topped the timesheet. As the session progressed, the Mercedes duo…
