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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 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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“The issue is not in my driving” — Lewis Hamilton on the struggles with W15 F1 car

Lewis Hamilton spoke on Wednesday in Las Vegas about his radio message after the F1 Brazil GP, as well as the difficulties he’s facing with the W15. The 105-time race winner had a very tricky race at Interlagos in the wet, conditions he normally thrives in. He finished P10. Emotions running high “If this is…

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Tsunoda opens up on customs issues in the US ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

The Racing Bulls driver’s weekend was definitely not off to a good start as Yuki Tsunoda recalls his very lengthy and difficult immigration process in customs to enter the United States ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. It was an extremely unexpected and unusual circumstance for the Japanese driver, who had never had issues…

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FIA bans protective skids ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

The FIA has issued a technical directive outlawing the use of protective skids placed above skid blocks on F1 cars, a practice adopted by around half the grid. This directive, which comes into effect immediately, follows concerns raised by Red Bull, who identified the innovative concept as a breach of existing regulations, first reported by…

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