Statement on General Motors application to join FIA Formula One World Championship in 2026

Formula 1 announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors (GM) to support bringing GM/Cadillac as the 11th team to the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial … Leer más

Wolff lauds Russell’s driving as ‘from another planet’ after Mercedes ‘crushed’ the field in Las Vegas

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hailed George Russell’s Las Vegas drive as «from another planet» with the Briton managing to convert pole into victory under the lights in Nevada, and leading a 1-2 for the team in the process. The Silver Arrows looked good from word go in Vegas, the cooler conditions seemingly suiting the W15 … Leer más

‘We are close to turning things around’ – Perez insists he can still bounce back after ‘out of sync’ Las Vegas GP

Sergio Perez is confident that he can turn a corner in the final two races of the 2024 season after another low points finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the Mexican determined to iron out the issues that have affected his performances. In the last five race weekends, Perez has only managed to … Leer más

‘He’s a deserving champion’ – Verstappen’s fellow drivers pay tribute to the Dutchman after securing his fourth title

As Max Verstappen clinched his fourth drivers’ world title in Las Vegas, plaudits were quick to pour in from his team, his fans and the media. But perhaps the most meaningful compliments came from his fellow drivers – the people he has gone wheel-to-wheel with across 22 races so far this season. Some know what … Leer más

‘It puts him amongst the all-time greats’ – Horner praises Verstappen after winning his ‘best and hardest championship’

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was full of praise for the now four-time world champion Max Verstappen, dubbing 2024 the Dutchman’s «best and hardest» campaign while noting his achievement «puts him amongst the all-time greats.» Verstappen sealed his fourth title in a row courtesy of his P5 result in Las Vegas, the Red Bull … Leer más

Piastri concedes Ferrari’s Las Vegas points haul is ‘not ideal’ in tight constructors’ battle

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has admitted that Ferrari’s strong showing in Las Vegas wasn’t what the team were hoping for in the tense fight for the constructors’ title, but believes that “it could have been worse”. Ferrari were arguably the favourites heading into the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and while they were unable to fully … Leer más

Leclerc explains how ‘everything went wrong’ after early-race challenge for the lead in Las Vegas

Charles Leclerc was left to ponder what might have been at the end of the Las Vegas Grand Prix after going from a challenge for the lead to finishing where he started in fourth. Leclerc caught the eye when the lights went out by jumping both Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz … Leer más

Gasly says Las Vegas retirement after stunning P3 in qualifying ‘a tough one to take’

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly lamented a disastrous Saturday evening at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the Frenchman retiring from the race after qualifying a stunning third 24 hours previously. While Gasly had hopes of recording a fourth straight Q3 appearance for Alpine in Las Vegas, he surpassed his and the team’s expectations by making it … Leer más

‘We didn’t execute’ – P3 finisher Sainz explains bizarre Ferrari pit lane incident in Las Vegas

Out-going Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has said his team “simply didn’t execute” in the Las Vegas Grand Prix despite him claiming third place behind the two Mercedes drivers – Sainz having engaged in some heated team radio discussions with his race engineer following a bizarre pit lane incident. Starting P2 on Saturday evening at the … Leer más

‘Max just doesn’t have a weakness’ – Norris hails champion Verstappen as he seals title glory in Las Vegas

Lando Norris heaped praise on Max Verstappen after the Dutchman clinched a fourth successive Formula 1 World Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Norris had to out-score Verstappen by at least three points on Saturday night in order to keep alive his dwindling title hopes. READ MORE: Verstappen crowned champion as Russell heads Mercedes … Leer más