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Russell leaves F1 Las Vegas GP with “no regrets” after podium finish
The 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP proved to be a strong weekend for Mercedes’ George Russell. Though he initially crossed the line in 3rd, Mercedes benefitted from both McLaren’s post-race disqualification. As a result, this elevated Russell to 2nd and his teammate Kimi Antonelli to 3rd to secure the team a double podium-finish. Coming into…
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Verstappen on delicate tyres and very enjoyable win at F1 Las Vegas GP
On a dramatic night street circuit beneath the neon of the Las Vegas Strip, Max Verstappen claimed a decisive victory at the F1 Las Vegas GP, reasserting his championship ambitions as both McLaren drivers were disqualified. From the start, Verstappen seized the initiative when Lando Norris ran wide at Turn 1, then controlled the race…
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Stenshorne to race with Rodin Motorsport for final two rounds of 2025 F2 season
After making his F2 debut in Baku, Martinius Stenshorne will link up with Rodin Motorsport for the final two rounds of the season, stepping in for Amaury Cordeel in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Set to join the team for his rookie campaign next year, the Norwegian will now gain valuable early experience with the squad…
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“We worked so hard” — Pin’s F1 Academy journey from 2024 Vice Champion to 2025 Champion
Doriane Pin has taken the 2025 F1 Academy title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. After what has been a back and forth title battle, she describes Champion status as “beautiful“. The Frenchwoman was named Vice Champion in 2024, making this title even sweeter. Pin is aware of how proud herself and Prema Racing can…
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“I had nothing to lose” – Chloe Chambers recaps her weekend in Las Vegas while out of contention for the F1 Academy title
Chloe Chambers’ final F1 Academy race weekend had its highs and lows. Following a crash in Free Practice, she bounced back to take pole in Qualifying. In a battle with her teammate Palmowski in Race 1, Chambers ended her race early after making contact. She redeemed herself thoroughly after dominating Race 2—leading from start to…
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McLaren hit with double disqualification over plank wear at F1 Las Vegas GP
Following the F1 Las Vegas GP on Saturday night, both Championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the final classification. McLaren were summoned to the stewards following the race, won by Max Verstappen, due to a suspected technical infringement. Norris had initially secured second place, further extending his championship…
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F1 | Race | Las Vegas GP | Verstappen dominates a night of clashes and comebacks
The 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP delivered a chaotic, strategy-heavy race in which Max Verstappen seized early control and never let go, despite multiple incidents and VSC interruptions that repeatedly reshuffled the field. Norris initially challenged but later faded with issues, while Russell battled steering problems yet held onto the podium. Behind them, Piastri recovered…
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F1 Academy | Race 2 | Las Vegas GP | Chambers dominates while Pin takes home the Championship
Chloe Chambers has won in dominate style in the streets of Las Vegas. Chambers took the race from start to finish. Doriane Pin came home to take the Championship for 2025. After starting P4 she dropped back to P5, winning Champion status nonetheless. Following Friday’s Qualifying session, teammates Chloe Chambers, and Alisha Palmowski took off…
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Hadjar claims a higher position was possible in F1 Las Vegas GP Qualifying
Friday night at the 2025 Las Vegas F1 qualifying was almost running perfectly for the Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar, if the yellow flag hadn’t shown itself. Hadjar will start the 2025 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix from P8, behind his teammate Liam Lawson and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, and ahead of Charles Leclerc. A…
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“I love winning”: Pin’s F1 Academy Las Vegas Race 1 win leaves title within reach
Doriane Pin’s F1 Academy Las Vegas GP Race 1 win brought her within touching distance of the 2025 Championship title. The Mercedes driver benefited from rival Maya Weug’s early DNF before making her own luck with an aggressive overtake. Pin’s fourth win of the season leaves her just needing a P6 finish in Race 2…