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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

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. 
These ...Keep reading

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

The second practice session for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix was brought to a close with around 20 minutes remaining after track officials raised concerns about a possible loose manhole cover on the circuit.
The session was red-flagged as George Russell was finishing a flying lap on the soft compound tyre, moments after McLaren's Lando Norris set the fastest lap of the session with a ...Keep reading

Lando Norris headlined Formula 1's second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was interrupted twice in the final 20 minutes by red flags for a suspected loose manhole cover at Turn 17.
In a session preceded by light rain, it took five minutes before the drivers elected to brave a presumably slippery circuit - and it took much of the opening half to build up towards Charles ...Keep reading

Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff addressed his stake sale to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz, which has valued the Brackley outfit at £4.6billion.
The valuation has placed the Mercedes Formula 1 team in the top five most valuable sports teams.
“I think it shows a good development because the teams have become sustainable and profitable," Wolff told Sky Sports F1 in Las ...Keep reading

The FIA's head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has handed in his notice, with Motorsport.com understanding the aero chief is set to join Alpine during the 2026 season.
Somerville, who as head of aero played an important part in defining F1's new 2026 regulations, handed in his notice last week and will commence a six-month gardening leave period before joining his new employer.
Amid reports ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda has lifted the lid on his love for anime after he was asked about his watching habits ahead of the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Japanese Formula 1 driver was visibly happy to be asked a question on a topic outside of racing.
"Thank you! Finally, the nice fresh question," he said. "I like One Piece and One-Punch Man, recently watching Black Clover and Demon Slayer.”
Tsunoda ...Keep reading

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has led opening practice for Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix, besting Alex Albon and the two Red Bulls.
Leclerc's soft-tyre run pf 1m34.802s in the final 15 minutes of the one-hour session was enough to hold off Williams Alex Albon, with Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda making a rare appearance in front of team-mate Max Verstappen, while the McLaren pair occupied sixth and ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has played down the comments made by Ferrari chairman John Elkann, who appeared to criticise the drivers after a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix weekend from the Scuderia team. 
Elkann made headlines after the outfit's double retirement in Sao Paulo. 
“Brazil was a huge disappointment,” he said publicly. “If we look at the Formula 1 championship, we can say that on ...Keep reading

The 2026 F1 Academy grid is beginning to take shape as six drivers have been confirmed for next year ahead of the 2025 season finale in Las Vegas.
In addition to some new faces for 2026, the McLaren Formula 1 team is set to expand its support of the all-female racing series by backing two cars next year, and the LEGO Group is also set to join the championship, fielding one car.
Which F1 ...Keep reading

Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda is to auction off the race helmet he will be wearing for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, with all proceeds going to the Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation. 
The helmet is painted in a theme that makes it look at home under the lights of the famous Vegas Strip, but it will eventually make its way to the lucky winner of the F1 Authentics ...Keep reading

Christian Eckes, 25, will compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026, reuniting with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) after a year apart. 
Eckes drove for McAnally-Hilgemann in both 2023 and 2024, but moved up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025 with Kaulig Racing. Eckes ended the year 13th in the championship standings with six top fives and 15 top tens, but next year will see him ...Keep reading

CrowdStrike's George Kurtz has acquired 15% of Toto Wolff's holding company, representing 5% of shares in the Mercedes F1 team.
Kurtz, the CEO and founder of cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, came on board as a Mercedes sponsor in 2019 and has now become an owner, as well as joining the team as Technology Advisor.
Kurtz has personally acquired 15% of the holding company controlled by Mercedes ...Keep reading

Mick Schumacher has announced that he has left Alpine after two seasons competing for its Hypercar team in the World Endurance Championship.
Schumacher joined the French manufacturer’s new LMDh programme with the A424 LMDh last year after losing his Haas Formula 1 seat at the end of 2022.
Despite his single-seater background, he made a successful transition to sportscar racing, scoring ...Keep reading

The nominees have been announced for the 38th edition of the Autosport Awards, and you can be part of it by participating in The Fan Vote. NASCAR has a presence across the list of nominees, which we will highlight below:
Rookie of the Year

Connor Zilisch, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
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Two NASCAR drivers were nominated for the 'Rookie of ...Keep reading

Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award is open to fan voting for the second year running in 2025 and will be presented again by Bahrain International Circuit.
The 3.4-mile Sakhir track was opened in 2004 and hosts major international events, including the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix and World Endurance Championship Bahrain 8 Hours.
It supports the Moment of the Year Award, which aims to ...Keep reading

The nominees for the Autosport Awards have been announced – and you can have your say on the best motorsport performers of the season in The Fan Vote.
The Awards celebrate the top drivers, moments and competition machines each year. The nominees in the eight categories open to public vote in 2025 have now been revealed (below).
The categories open to voting are Driver of the Year, Rookie ...Keep reading

Laurens Vanthoor has expressed interest in joining IMSA after Porsche’s exit from the World Endurance Championship, but admits he’s reluctant to miss another shot at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Porsche’s shock decision to withdraw its factory team from the Hypercar class after just three seasons has created uncertainty regarding the future of its LMDh driver line-up.
While the German ...Keep reading