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Horner: Verstappen “inspired” Red Bull staff on his way to winning “outstanding” fourth F1 world title

Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship with a fifth place finish at the 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP, but the trajectory of the season contrasted heavily to the dominance shown in 2023 as Christian Horner discussed. The Red Bull boss described his season as inspirational for the whole team, as Verstappen…

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“No downsides or negatives” — Norris lauds Verstappen after fourth F1 title

Following a fourth World Championship title for Max Verstappen, Lando Norris reflects on his season-long F1 championship fight, offering candid insights into his rival’s performance, McLaren’s progress, and his aspirations for the future. Norris, the closest challenger this season to Verstappen, balanced admiration with competitive resolve when discussing the newly crowned F1 champion. “My thoughts…

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F1 | Las Vegas GP | Race | Russell leads Mercedes 1-2, Verstappen secures 2024 title

We’re in Vegas baby, and the stakes are high for the F1 Las Vegas GP. If Max Verstappen leaves with (at least) a 60-point lead ahead of Lando Norris, he’s officially a four-time world champion. Franco Colapinto starts this race from the pit lane following his crash in qualifying. The Williams’ driver had new front…

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Red Bull “optimised” F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying performance but still “too slow” — Verstappen

After qualifying fifth under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen will start the 2024 Las Vegas GP race from the third row, behind former teammate Pierre Gasly of Alpine in third. Despite strong efforts, the Dutchman, who won last year’s race, has struggled to match the pace of…

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F1 | Las Vegas GP | FP2 | Hamilton sets the pace again as drivers face challenging conditions in Las Vegas

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…

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F1 | Las Vegas GP | FP1 | Dominant Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2

After a thrilling display in 2023, which saw Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen claim his 18th win of the season, ahead of Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who himself claimed P2 after a last lap overtaken on Verstappen’s teammate, Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez, F1 returns to Las Vegas GP. The 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP weekend will…

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F1 drivers “surprised” by abrupt exit of Niels Wittich as race director

The abrupt dismissal of race director Niels Wittich caught many F1 drivers by surprise.  Wittich’s exit was announced shortly after the triple header, marking another recent high-profile departure within the FIA. Rui Marques will be taking over as F1 race director from this weekend onwards.  Speaking in Las Vegas, several drivers expressed their surprise at…

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Max Verstappen says he must remain “realistic” about RB20 pace ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

“I get it”, said Max Verstappen, the championship leader, when asked about this weekend’s event, the F1 Las Vegas GP. The event has been deemed by many as a track that is for business, glitz and glamour, and entertainment. It wasn’t really considered a sporting spectacle for quite a few last year. F1 World Champion…

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