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George Russell played down Mercedes’ chances of success at the Las Vegas Grand Prix despite team mate Kimi Antonelli setting the second fastest time in Free Practice 2.

FIA single seater director Nikolas Tombazis expects the new Formula 1 regulations for 2026 to deliver "more exciting racing" as a net result of the various changes the governing body is making to the cars.
For 2026, F1 is moving to lighter, narrower cars with a bigger electric component to their hybrid engines, as well as the use of sustainable fuels and active aerodynamics.
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Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales has turned to former Yamaha MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo for support after the 2025 season, signing the five-time world champion as his performance coach.
Having teased the possibility of partnering with Lorenzo at the Valencia post-season test on Tuesday, Vinales has now confirmed that he has struck a deal with the 38-year-old.
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Red Bull says it has "no worries" about the controversial engine change made to Max Verstappen's RB21 ahead of the Brazil Grand Prix, despite McLaren raising questions over how such a change fits into Formula 1's cost cap rules.
But although the team insists it is "absolutely within the regulations", the debate has highlighted a grey area that exists within the current set-up.
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Honda has revealed that it “didn’t have much to test” in Valencia this week, but every new MotoGP part it brought worked as intended.
Although the test team led by Aleix Espargaro has been busy evaluating the 2026-spec RC213V, including in a recent private test at Sepang, the Japanese manufacturer did not have an all-new bike available at Valencia on Tuesday.
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The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Thursday practice at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Lawrence Barretto combs through the data after Thursday’s practice sessions at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.

Formula 1 is set for its final triple-header of the 2025 season with this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix where the drivers’ title is still in the balance.
Lando Norris leads his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 24 points, while reigning world champion Max Verstappen is third and 49 off top with Vegas the first time the Red Bull driver could be put out of contention.
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In a time where the Ferrari chairman made headlines for his remark on the Scuderia’s Formula 1 drivers following a poor Brazil Grand Prix, everything looks much more positive after Thursday practice in Las Vegas. 
Charles Leclerc topped the opening session before finishing third in FP2 while Lewis Hamilton could only muster 10th and 11th, but was caught out by various disruptions. It marks a ...Keep reading

Red Bull Ford’s Chloe Chambers claimed her fourth pole position of the season under the lights in Las Vegas, beating the rookie pair of Alisha Palmowski and Alba Larsen in Qualifying for the series finale.

Lando Norris has set out his expectation of fighting for pole position in Las Vegas after topping the timesheets during a disrupted Free Practice 2, with the Briton noting the McLaren “have a better feeling in the car” following their struggles at the venue last year.

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Lando Norris led the way in Free Practice 2 at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in a session heavily disrupted by red flags.

Max Verstappen believes "it's not a given that you are going to be quick here" after the opening two practice sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite having been successful at other low downforce circuits this year.

Lando Norris recovered from a difficult opening session of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend to set the fastest time in Free Practice 2 before the running was halted by red flags.

Oscar Piastri felt that there were “plenty of positives” to take from the opening day of action at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite there also being many unknowns after the Australian experienced limited running during second practice.

Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Drivers' Championship leader heading the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, the latter suffering a late mechanical issue.

Max Verstappen jokingly made clear that he would run Formula 1’s racing guidelines through the paper shredder if it were up to him. 
Following Oscar Piastri’s time penalty in Brazil, debate over F1’s racing guidelines has resurfaced. Carlos Sainz called the penalty handed to the McLaren driver “unacceptable” and added that the guidelines will be discussed in Qatar. 
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Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang says Apple is likely to be "very active" when asked if Apple would ever fight for global Formula 1 rights. This comes as the tech giant readies itself to take over broadcasting for the United States from the beginning of 2026. 
Speaking to CNBC, Chang commented on Apple's role in F1 and its broadcasting, linking it to the massive success the brand saw with the ...Keep reading

Haas Formula 1 rookie driver Oliver Bearman described the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit as "sketchy" and "the least enjoyable street track I've driven" after the first two practice sessions.
The Briton was shocked by the lack of grip on the track after he finished FP1 in 16th and FP2 in 17th.
"We knew, big track evo on a circuit like this, honestly those first few laps I did in FP1, of ...Keep reading