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Sainz frustrated at Piastri penalty and guidelines ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP
Carlos Sainz voiced elaborate criticism over F1 stewarding ahead of this weekends Las Vegas GP. His comments were triggered by the ten-second penalty of Oscar Piastri in Interlagos. The championship contender received penalty for his part in the São Paulo GP restart. Following an early safety car Piastri tried to overtake both Andrea Kimi Antonelli…
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Piastri and Antonelli hold opposing perspectives over F1 São Paulo GP incident
Heading into the triple-header to conclude 2025, Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli reviewed the tricky F1 São Paulo GP incident that resulted in a conflicting penalty. While the Australian served the penalty, the controversy surrounding it became a topic of conversation that followed the drivers ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. During lap 6…
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Norris sets realistic expectations ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP despite confident form and momentum
McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris heads into the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP with a decent advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. The Briton leads by 24 points and carries strong momentum into the final stretch of the season. After a commanding victory in Mexico, Norris’ dominant display at the São Paulo GP proved…
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Leclerc responds to John Elkann’s recent comments ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP
Charles Leclerc has responded to the comments that Ferrari President John Elkann made ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. After a dissapointing São Paulo GP, Elkann threw harsh criticism at Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, stating that they should “focus on driving and talk less.” Charles Leclerc defends Elkann’s comments The Sãu…
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LEGO Group announces multi-year partnership and 2026 F1 Academy entry with Esmee Kosterman
Ahead of the final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season, the LEGO Group and the series have announced a new multi-year deal, with Esmee Kosterman set to represent LEGO Racing on the 2026 grid. The 20 year-old Dutch driver first made her F1 Academy debut as a Wild Card Entry at her home race…
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Colnaghi on 2026 F3 move with MP Motorsport: “I feel like I have the opportunity of a lifetime”
Mattia Colnaghi will continue his impressive rise through the ranks with MP Motorsport, stepping up to FIA Formula 3 in 2026 after back-to-back championship victories in the team’s colours. The 17-year-old Italian has enjoyed a meteoric start to his career, claiming the 2024 Spanish F4 title and following it with the 2025 Eurocup-3 crown. Remaining…
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Sam Bird joins Nissan Formula E Team as Reserve and Development Driver for Season 12
Nissan Formula E Team has officially confirmed that highly experienced Formula E race-winner Sam Bird will take on the role of reserve and development driver for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The announcement, marks a significant addition to the team’s structure as it prepares for the final season of the GEN3 Evo…
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Verstappen targets competitive 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP weekend after São Paulo podium
Max Verstappen heads into the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP carrying both the confidence of his exceptional São Paulo drive — a charge from the pit lane to the podium — and the weight of a season that has never fully bent to his will. The Las Vegas Strip Circuit, dazzling under its neon glow,…
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“It depends on the final result” — Doriane Pin on future after 2025 F1 Academy Championship
As the 2025 F1 Academy season reaches its decisive stages, French driver Doriane Pin finds herself at a significant crossroads in her career. With strong performances already behind her and the prospect of securing the championship still in sight, the 21-year-old is considering where her long-term path may lead. For many drivers, the dream of…
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Sharp hopes to learn from rookies season for the front-running F3 Prema 2026 seat
Louis Sharp says he will use every lesson from his challenging rookie campaign as he begins his 2026 FIA F3 journey with Prema Racing, aiming to return next season as a consistent front-runner. Ambitions with Prema Sharp enters 2026 with renewed confidence and a fresh environment, and he made clear just how much the PREMA…