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McLaren show promise during FP2 in F1 Las Vegas GP despite disruptions
McLaren made a positive start to the F1 Las Vegas GP weekend, with the team demonstrating considerably improved pace in FP2, compared to their challenging visit to the circuit last season. Despite significant disruptions to Friday’s second practice session, both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri highlighted encouraging signs for the remainder of the weekend. Norris…
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F1 Academy | Qualifying | Las Vegas GP | Chambers snatches final pole of the 2025 season
The final Qualifying session of the 2025 F1 Academy season opened at the Las Vegas Street Circuit with eighteen drivers fighting for pole position, yet the spotlight rested squarely on title contenders Doriane Pin and Maya Weug. Pin, supported by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and leading the championship with 151 points for PREMA Racing,…
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Alisha Palmowski is “quietly confident” in her search for maiden F1 Academy pole in Las Vegas
This weekend marks F1 Academy’s Las Vegas GP debut, as well as the conclusion of the 2025 season. Sitting in P5 in the Championship Standings, every point counts. Following her first outing on the Las Vegas street circuit in Free Practice, Palmowski hunts down her maiden pole position. In the single Free Practice session of…
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F1 | FP2 | Las Vegas GP | Norris tops the timings in a red flagged session
Round 22 of the 2025 F1 season saw Norris top the timings in a red flagged FP2 at the F1 Las Vegas GP. Full report and results here. In FP1, it was Charles Leclerc who set the benchmark, topping the session ahead of Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda. Both Red Bull drivers finished inside the…
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F1 Academy | FP | Las Vegas GP | Pin tops FP ahead of Championship rival Weug
F1 Academy Free Practice in Las Vegas kicked off the Championship finale weekend under clear desert skies as drivers tackled the iconic street circuit for the first time in series history. After a month-and-a-half break, the F1 Academy Championship returned for its decisive round in Nevada. The sole Free Practice session at F1 Academy Las…
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Rafael Câmara eyes F2 success with Invicta Racing for 2026
Brazilian rising star Rafael Câmara, fresh from conquering the FIA Formula 3 Championship title, is already turning his attention to the next chapter of his career, joining Invicta Racing for the 2026 F2 season. The Ferrari Driver Academy-backed driver claimed a record-five pole positions and four victories this F3 campaign, underlining his readiness for the…
Jin Nakamura to compete in 2026 CTFROT with Hitech
Jin Nakamura is set to compete in the 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with the Hitech. At just 19 years old, Nakamura has already made a name for himself across various motorsport series. His new challenge in the FR Oceania Trophy represents another important step in his racing career as he looks to develop further in…
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F1 | FP1 | Las Vegas GP | Leclerc leads Albon and Tsunoda, McLaren struggle
FP1 at round 22 of the F1 season at the Las Vegas GP is in the books, view the full report and results below. Isack Hadjar kicked things off with a 1:46.062 on mediums. However, seconds were taken off that shortly after as a 1:41.328 from Charles Leclerc put him over 4s clear for a…
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Genesis Magma Racing finalises 2026 WEC Hypercar driver line-up
Genesis Magma Racing has completed its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, confirming Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin as the final additions to its Hypercar programme. The Korean manufacturer will make its debut in the championship’s top category next March and has opted for a blend of proven experience and emerging talent…
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Red Bull Academy 2026: Ferreira and Palmowski continue to build on rookie seasons
Red Bull’s 2026 Academy Programme will feature the return of Rafaela Ferreira and Alisha Palmowski after both drivers signed contract extensions. The Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme and Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme confirmed the renewals following successful debut seasons in F1 Academy. Both drivers will build on the progress they…