Verstappen fends off Leclerc to win thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen fought back from a five-second penalty with a damaged car to win a gripping Las Vegas Grand Prix. He complained on Wednesday it was “99% show” but the show was all on track in one of the best races of the season. Verstappen, his team-mate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc swapped and re-swapped places throughout as they fought for the podium positions.

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Leclerc on pole ahead of inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1’s prestigious new race in Sin City. Leclerc was quicker by just 0.044 seconds than team-mate Carlos Sainz, who has a 10-place grid penalty and will start 12th. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – who was third fastest – will therefore start alongside Leclerc.

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General Motors registers as F1 power-unit supplier for 2028

General Motors is set to join Formula 1 as a power unit manufacturer from 2028, with the possibility of powering Andretti-Cadillac, should their bid be successful. The American manufacturer is best known for owning Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, and will enter the sport in the third season of F1’s new technical regulations, which begin in 2026.

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Verstappen secures 17th win of the season in Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a controlled victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to extend his all-time record for wins in a season to 17. Verstappen fended off a brief challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris early on before easing away to control the race. Fernando Alonso took the final podium position after a stunning drive in the Aston Martin, re-passing Sergio Perez’s Red Bull on the last lap after losing the place a lap before.

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Verstappen jumps Norris to win Sao Paulo Sprint

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen drove to a comfortable victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race after passing Lando Norris’ McLaren at the start. Verstappen’s better launch secured him the inside line for the first corner and he controlled the race from there. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez recovered from dropping behind Russell and team-mate Lewis Hamilton to finish third.

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