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Las Vegas GP's new start time leads to record ratings

The Las Vegas Grand Prix finally delivered the domestic audience Formula One has been looking for in the event's third year. ESPN averaged 1.5 million viewers for Saturday night's race, up 68% from last year's 905,000 and ahead of the 1.3 million who watched the 2023 debut.

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Jos Verstappen questions McLaren's "huge blunder" after Las Vegas GP double disqualification

Jos Verstappen says McLaren's "huge blunder" and double disqualification in Las Vegas has given son Max fresh motivation Max Verstappen's father, Jos Verstappen, discussed McLaren's "huge blunder" during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which has put the four-time champion firmly back in the drivers' title fight.

Alex Albon News / Motorsport / November 26

Alex Albon on returning to “old school” racing after Las Vegas radio issues

Alex Albon says Williams's radio failure in Las Vegas left him relying on pit boards and guessing about car damage Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon described his team radio issues during the Las Vegas Grand Prix as "old school" racing.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 26

With F1 title in the balance, is it time for McLaren to prioritize Norris over Piastri?

McLaren has refused to favor one driver over the other all season, but as Max Verstappen closes in, should the Papaya outfit issue team orders?

Adrian Newey News / HITC / November 26

Aston Martin’s Newey shock sparks frenzy over potential 2027 driver targets

Fans instantly link Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc to Newey’s new project after team principal announcement. Aston Martin’s bombshell confirmation that Adrian Newey will become team principal in 2026 has sent Formula 1 fans into overdrive.

Formula One News / HITC / November 26

Helmut Marko admits Red Bull unsure how to fix key issue affecting Max Verstappen

As the title race tightens heading into Qatar, Red Bull admit they cannot fully explain the champion’s unpredictable weekends. Max Verstappen arrives at the Qatar Grand Prix with a chance to lead the 2025 championship for the first time all season, sitting just one win away from overtaking Lando Norris.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 26

The Game Awards reveals nominees for 2025's best sports/racing games

EA Sports FC 26, F1 25, Mario Kart World, Rematch and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are all up for the title of Best Sports/Racing game.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / November 26

Adrian Newey's Shock New F1 Role Confirmed As Aston Martin Reveal Management Changes

Aston Martin has revealed that Adrian Newey will become team principal ahead of the 2026 season. The Formula 1 technical guru made the switch to the Silverstone-based outfit for the current campaign to lead the development of the team's 2026 challenger as the championship gears up for a new regulation set.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 26

Vettel: Verstappen improvement is 'scary'

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has said the rate at which Max Verstappen is improving is "scary."

Lando Norris News / ESPN / November 26

Norris on brink of F1 title - what to know ahead of the Qatar GP

Race 22 of 2024 in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Here's everything you need to know for the Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris is within reach of winning the drivers' championship.

Formula One News / HITC / November 26

Christijan Albers tells Lewis Hamilton to address his attitude in interviews amid Ferrari troubles

Lewis Hamilton is having a torrid first season with Ferrari in 2025, which has generated criticism from the team’s chairman, John Elkann. The seven-time champion is yet to score a podium as a Ferrari driver, excluding Sprint races.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / November 26

‘Kimi didn’t even drop the clutch’ – Mercedes explains Antonelli’s Las Vegas jump-start penalty

Antonelli landed a five-second penalty in Vegas despite keeping the clutch “fully pulled” Mercedes Formula 1 trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has explained Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s marginal jump start in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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Formula One News / HITC / November 26

Ralf Schumacher questions Lewis Hamilton’s future after revealing Las Vegas remark

Lewis Hamilton had already described his first season with Ferrari as ‘terrible’, and his post-race comments in Las Vegas only seemed to reinforce that view.

James Vowles News / Motorsport / November 26

James Vowles to make racing return at Gulf 12 Hours

This comes three years after the Williams F1 boss last started a competitive race Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles will return to endurance racing

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Lewis Hamilton Shares Powerful Message After Niece’s Dyslexia News

Lewis Hamilton has spoken many times about how difficult his early school years were, but his latest reflection, sparked by a conversation with his niece, is one of his most personal yet.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / November 26

Yuki Tsunoda wants answers from Red Bull on Las Vegas F1 blunder

Red Bull miscalculated Tsunoda’s tyre pressures in Las Vegas qualifying, and he’s still seething Yuki Tsunoda has been having a tough Formula 1 season at Red Bull, and that makes his Las Vegas mishap all the more difficult to take.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / November 26

Inside McLaren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Toto Wolff News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Toto Wolff pleased with Kimi Antonelli progress: 'According to plan'

Toto Wolff believes Kimi Antonelli is on track to make a step forward in 2026 after an encouraging rookie campaign. Wolff maintains his belief in the 19-year-old’s potential after a stand-out drive to secure third place in Las Vegas.

Lando Norris News / Athlon Sports / November 26

F1 Reportedly Announces More Punishment for Lando Norris After Vegas GP DQ

Lando Norris’ weekend at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix has gone from frustrating to even more costly. After being disqualified from the race due to a skid wear rule violation, the McLaren driver has now reportedly received an additional fine.

Mick Schumacher News / F1 on SI / November 25

Mick Schumacher Reveals The Real Reason Behind His IndyCar Switch

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing officially announced Mick Schumacher to its IndyCar team on Monday, marking his return to single-seater racing for the first time since he represented the Haas F1 team in 2022.

Fernando Alonso News / FirstSportz / November 25

Fernando Alonso Brands Las Vegas GP Track Asphalt As 'Not F1 standard'

The Las Vegas GP was one of the more controversial races for the drivers and teams. The track conditions weren’t up to the mark, and many drivers complained about the lack of grip around the circuit.

Toto Wolff News / F1 on SI / November 24

Toto Wolff Reveals Prediction For Kimi Antonelli After Impressive Las Vegas Display

While it was ultimately Red Bull that took the glory in Las Vegas, with Max Verstappen's victory combined with McLaren's double disqualification making it a brilliant weekend for the Austrian team; Mercedes will still be pleased with their efforts.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / November 24

Mick Schumacher to race full-time in IndyCar in 2026

Mick Schumacher, son of 7-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher, to race full-time in IndyCar in 2026

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has added its third full-time driver for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series campaign.

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Charles Leclerc News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Charles Leclerc Admits Ferrari is Helpless in the Rain

Another race weekend, another masterclass in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory for Ferrari. This time, it was Charles Leclerc. The 2025 Las Vegas GP qualifying served as the backdrop for the team’s ongoing tragicomedy.

Lando Norris News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

Lando Norris disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified post-race from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for using illegal plank wear. F1 rules state that that planks must be no less than 9mm.