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Alonso claims F1 Las Vegas GP track surface is “not Formula 1 standard”
After concluding the F1 Las Vegas GP as P13, Fernando Alonso expressed his grievances about the track surface. As both McLaren drivers were disqualified post-race for excessive skid block wear, Alonso has been bumped up to P11. The Aston Martin driver spoke about the challenges of driving on the Strip, stating: “The race circuit is…
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Hamilton left with “zero” satisfaction after fighting from last to points at F1 Las Vegas GP
Lewis Hamilton had little praise for his F1 Las Vegas GP race, with the seven-time World Champion crossing the line in P10, to then be promoted to P8 following the double McLaren disqualification. The weekend proved challenging from the outset. On Friday, Hamilton endured a difficult qualifying session and ended up at the very back…
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F3 managers discuss 2026 talent pipeline and barriers for female drivers
Each year, a new wave of rookies arrives in FIA Formula 3, graduating from a range of junior series and backgrounds. Yet one thing has remained unchanged: the continued absence of female drivers. To date, Sophia Flörsch remains the only woman to have competed in F3. During a recent press conference attended by outlets including…
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Sainz: I got the “maximum” with P5 at F1 Las Vegas GP
Carlos Sainz delivered a strong F1 Las Vegas GP performance, finishing P7 before both McLaren cars were disqualified. Sainz has now moved up to P5, securing 10 points for Williams. While Sainz showed strong pace throughout, Williams opted for conservative pit-stop strategy rather than fighting harder with the faster cars. His teammate, Alex Albon retired…
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Leon Wilson eyes strong 2026 GB3 season with Arden Motorsport after stellar 2025 GB4 campaign
Arden Motorsport graduate Leon Wilson is ready to take the next step in his racing career, moving up from GB4 to GB3 in 2026. The 17-year-old British driver has been part of the Banbury-based team since his car racing debut in 2024, rising through the Arden Young Racing Driver Academy and impressing with his pace…
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Leclerc questions strategy after pushing “200%” to drag Ferrari to P4 at F1 Las Vegas GP
Charles Leclerc put in another impressive performance as he finished P4 in the F1 Las Vegas GP for Scuderia Ferrari. He was one of many drivers to benefit from the double disqualification for McLaren. In a wild and chaotic start, the 28-year-old dropped behind Ollie Bearman on the first lap after starting 9th. However, he…
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Antonelli celebrates upturn of performance following bold F1 Las Vegas GP strategy
After a disappointing Q1 knockout in qualifying for the F1 Las Vegas GP, Kimi Antonelli showed strong pace on Sunday as he stormed through the field. He crossed the line in fourth, though was demoted to P5 due to a five-second penalty for jumping the start. Antonelli was eventually promoted to third following the disqualification…
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Rutronik Racing announce multi-year partnership with Lamborghini for GTWC Europe
Rutronik Racing announced the switch to Lamborghini from Porsche as their manufacturer after winning the Endurance Cup and finishing the 24h of Spa second, right behind a Lamborghini. The German team will run the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 for the whole 2026 GTWC Europe season. Though Rutronik Racing has yet to confirm the finale driver…
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Norris endures F1 Las Vegas GP heartbreak as podium becomes disqualification after late-race struggles
Lando Norris arrived at the F1 Las Vegas GP as the Championship leader, left the race still with the upper hand in the standings, but only after a bruising night that saw a podium finish turn into a disqualification hours after the chequered flag. What began as a damage-limiting P2 on a difficult evening for…
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Piastri reacts to “unfortunate” DSQ from F1 Las Vegas GP
Oscar Piastri initially finished fourth at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP, but ended up being disqualified from the race along with his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, for excessive plank wear on their cars following FIA’s post-race scrutineering checks. It capped off what was already an underwhelming weekend for the Australian, who had lost even…