Verstappen Wins Las Vegas GP, Norris Inches Closer to Title
Max Verstappen secured victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, maintaining faint championship hopes. Despite his dominance, Lando Norris extended his lead in the Driver's Championship after finishing second, keeping a 30-point advantage over teammate Oscar Piastri and 42 points over Verstappen. Norris has a chance to clinch his first title in Qatar next weekend. The race also saw George Russell complete the podium in third, while Piastri struggled with form, finishing fourth after an early collision.
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FIA Investigates McLaren Over Las Vegas Disqualifications
The FIA announced the disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to excessive wear on their cars' skid blocks. This decision tightened the title chase, with Verstappen now closer to the leaders. McLaren attributed the breach to unexpected porpoising and weather conditions, but the regulations left no room for mitigation.
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Doriane Pin Crowned F1 Academy Champion
Doriane Pin, driving for Mercedes' Prema team, claimed the F1 Academy Championship in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old French driver showcased remarkable consistency, finishing the season with four victories and eight podiums. Her success underscores the rising prominence of female drivers in motorsport.
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Constructors' and Drivers' Championship Updates
McLaren continues to dominate the Constructors' Championship, while Mercedes solidified their second-place position. In the Drivers' Championship, Norris remains ahead of Piastri and Verstappen. With 58 points left to contest, the final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are expected to be decisive.
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Ferrari's Struggles Persist
Ferrari endured another challenging weekend, with Charles Leclerc finishing sixth and Lewis Hamilton salvaging a point in tenth after starting last. This performance highlighted the team's season-long difficulties in competing with the top teams.
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Aston Martin Leadership Shake-Up, Horner in Contention
Aston Martin is reportedly considering replacing CEO Andy Cowell amid internal disagreements with technical lead Adrian Newey. Former Red Bull principal Christian Horner is among the candidates for the role, though no decision has been finalized. The team faces challenges with high-profile exits and restructuring ahead of their 2026 season with Honda as their engine partner.
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