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Felipe Massa Tastes ‘First Victory’ in His $84 Million Lawsuit That Could Ruin Lewis Hamilton’s legacy

Felipe Massa lost out on the 2008 Driver’s Championship against Lewis Hamilton in a highly controversial manner. The Brazilian was on the trajectory to win the title if it wasn’t the Singapore GP Crashgate scandal involving Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr.

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Rossi out, Hunter-Reay in for McLaren's Indy seat

Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indy 500 winner, accepted McLaren's fourth Indianapolis 500 seat after Valentino Rossi declined.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 21

Russell fastest, McLarens last in Las Vegas FP3

Mercedes' George Russell set the fastest time in final practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen's Red Bull.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 21

F1 Las Vegas GP: George Russell heads FP3 as both McLaren drivers hit trouble

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen in final practice as both McLaren drivers hit trouble at Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix George Russell has topped a wet-to-dry third practice from Max Verstappen at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, as both McLaren drivers hit trouble.

Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / November 21

Valtteri Bottas spotted walking bride down the aisle at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas added to the Las Vegas Grand Prix spectacle by walking a bride down the aisle at F1's Neon Chapel Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas was spotted walking a bride down the aisle at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the couple tied the knot during the race weekend in Sin City.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 21

FIA: Manhole cover fixed ahead of Vegas qualifying

The loose manhole cover that caused two red flags during second practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix has been welded in place to avoid a repeat on qualifying day or during Saturday's race.

Oliver Bearman News / ESPN / November 21

Bearman: Vegas street track the 'least enjoyable'

Oliver Bearman gave the sport's Las Vegas Grand Prix a scathing review after his first taste of it, saying it's the "least enjoyable" street circuit he has driven.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / November 21

Why Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari season has been defined by pressure and penalties

The seven-time world champion’s first season at Maranello has been turbulent, with journalists suggesting Hamilton’s repeated mistakes stem from pressure and difficulty adapting to Ferrari.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / November 21

Max Verstappen insists he’s the only F1 driver punished for swearing, but he’s wrong

Throughout his time in F1, Max Verstappen has built a reputation for pushing the rules to their edge, drawing frequent attention from race stewards. His aggressive defending during that year led the FIA to introduce a ban on moving under braking, a regulation quickly nicknamed ‘the Verstappen rule’.

Formula One News / HITC / November 21

Helmut Marko admits he was taken aback by Lando Norris’ moment at the Las Vegas GP

After leading the way in FP2, Lando Norris is in position to extend his lead even further in the 2025 drivers’ championship during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / November 21

Lewis Hamilton Breaks Silence on Ferrari Chairman’s ‘Shut up and Drive’ Statement

Ferrari is currently suffering from a streak of woeful results. The team has been unable to achieve even a race win so far, with Lewis Hamilton being in the thick of it as he hasn’t even scored a podium finish.

Felipe Massa News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Massa and FIA both declare ‘crashgate’ victory

(GMM) Confusion – and conflicting claims of victory – erupted after the High Court in London ruled on Felipe Massa’s (pictured) lawsuit over the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ saga.

Helmut Marko News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Red Bull race wins ‘only late next season’ predicts Marko

(GMM) Red Bull is publicly tempering expectations for the first year of Formula 1’s radical 2026 regulations, with Dr Helmut Marko (pictured) admitting that the team’s new in-house engine, developed … Read More

Oscar Piastri News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Gasly and Verstappen puzzled by Piastri slump

(GMM) Two Formula 1 drivers say Oscar Piastri’s sudden loss of form is “strange” – even as the Australian believes he is now pulling himself out of the slump that … Read More

Carlos Sainz News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Carlos Sainz Forced to Apologize - But Not for a Bad Reason

Carlos Sainz had an unexpected moment with Formula 1 fans during the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Q&A session, where he was put on the spot and ended up apologizing, not for a mistake, but for surprising everyone with his performance this season.

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Esteban Ocon News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Esteban Ocon under pressure as Bearman leads Haas charge

(GMM) Esteban Ocon (pictured) is coming under intense pressure at Haas, with the team locked in a lucrative late-season fight for sixth place in the constructors’ standings – and rookie … Read More

Charles Leclerc News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 Rumor: Leclerc eyes possible move to Aston Martin

(GMM) Charles Leclerc (pictured) has moved to calm speculation about his Ferrari future after team president John Elkann’s recent “talk less” remarks sparked a media firestorm – and fuelled fresh … Read More

Toto Wolff News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Kurtz not positioning to be Wolff successor

(GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has sold part of his one-third stake in the team to CrowdStrike founder George Kurtz – in a transaction that confirms a record valuation for … Read More

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / November 21

Through the shredder: Max Verstappen shares his thoughts on F1’s racing guidelines

According to Verstappen, the ever-growing list of rules has made things too complex in Formula 1 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.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 21

Las Vegas GP: Norris fastest in red-flagged FP2

FP2 saw two red flags which saw the session suspended for 19 minutes due to a loose drain cover.

Felipe Massa News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Who Won Felipe Massa vs. F1 $80 Million Lawsuit Case?

If you’re unsure who actually won the Felipe Massa vs. Formula 1/FIA legal battle, you’re not alone. The ruling delivered by the London High Court has left fans and pundits split, and both sides claiming victory for different reasons.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 20

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: Free Practice 1 Results

Charles Leclerc set an early benchmark for the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend by going fastest in first practice. The Ferrari driver lapped in a time of 1:34.802s to finish 0.166s faster than Williams' Alex Albon as drivers got to grips with a difficult track surface.

Lando Norris News / Field Level Media / November 20

Lando Norris hopes to exorcise Las Vegas Grand Prix demons, preserve WDC lead

LAS VEGAS - An undecided World Drivers' Championship with three races remaining gives the third Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix a level of intrigue the previous editions lacked, but the spectacle-driven circuit on the Strip still hasn't become a favorite among the sport's drivers.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Verstappen on Piastri’s decline: 'I don’t know how this is possible'

In the space of a few months, the F1 2025 Championship has taken a surprise turn. The first shock was the emergence of Max Verstappen as an outside contender, following his electric form after the summer break.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 19

Franco Colapinto Delivered Brutal Response To F1 Rival Criticism

Lance Stroll has hit back at Franco Colapinto following criticism of his driving at Formula 1's Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Aston Martin driver Stroll was involved