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Stella states McLaren go into future with “optimism and a positive feeling” despite missing out on title to Verstappen at F1 Las Vegas GP

David Coath1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

McLaren was off the pace in Las Vegas and team boss Andrea Stella expressed his thanks to Mercedes for dominating the race with their 60th 1’2 finish of their history. The praise came as had the Silver Arrows not done so well, then the prancing horse of Ferrari could have clawed back even more points in this year’s F1 constructors’ Championship battle.

Wolff on finding the ‘sweet spot’ which led to dominant F1 Las Vegas GP

David Coath1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Mercedes dominated the Las Vegas Grand prix weekend. The team secured their 60th 1-2 finish of their history in style under the lights on Saturday night. Team boss Toto Wolff says that it is no coincidence that cold tracks result in his car finding its sweet spot.

2024 F1 Las Vegas GP tension between Sainz and Leclerc “won’t be an issue” after team discussions — Vasseur

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

After a successful 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP where Carlos Sainz (P3) and Charles Leclerc (P4) added another 27 points to the tally of Ferrari in the World Constructors’ Championship, the Maranello-based team now sits just 24 points behind McLaren, the current championship leaders. However, despite the favourable outcome for the Maranello-based team, there was…

Verstappen “very proud” to win fourth F1 title despite having slower car for “70% of the season”

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago013 mins

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world title at Las Vegas, after outscoring Lando Norris by a single point, which was enough to prevent the championship battle from going any further with two races and a Sprint still to be run. The Dutchman didn’t hold back in his emotions and “relief” about winning…

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

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

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…

Hamilton on recovery drive to P2 in the F1 Las Vegas GP: “One of the most enjoyable races”

Lucrezia Costa1 month ago07 mins

It was an impressive recovery race for seven times F1 World Champion Hamilton, who secured his fifth seasonal podium for the first Mercedes 1-2 of 2024 at the Las Vegas GP. Starting from P10, Hamilton managed to fight his way up to the podium, following tough wheel-to-wheel duels with Hülkenberg, Tsunoda and Piastri, entering the…

Sainz: Ferrari “didn’t do things well” on strategy during F1 Las Vegas GP

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Carlos Sainz believes the strategy made his race at the F1 Las Vegas GP more difficult as graining played a big role. In the end he was able to secure third place ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. The Las Vegas GP weekend has come to an end, with George Russell winning the race. His Mercedes…

F1 Las Vegas GP winner Russell says “exceptional” first stint key to victory

Lucrezia Costa1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

George Russell scores his second seasonal win at the F1 Las Vegas GP, the third achieved on track including the Spa round from which he was disqualified due to not meeting the minimum weight requirements. The Mercedes driver secures his first ever victory starting from pole, in spite of early assaults from Leclerc, to bring…

Leclerc: I lost “three seconds per lap” because of graining in opening stint of F1 Las Vegas GP

Harshpreet Kaur1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Charles Leclerc speaks on his race after finishing P4 in the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

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

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

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…