Lando Norris failed to improve on his second performance run, but Oscar Piastri finds a big chunk of time to move above his team-mate to finish P1 in first practice.
McLaren say unexpected porpoising caused their Vegas DSQ, not risky setup. Norris and Piastri stay positive, aiming to reset and fight back in Qatar as title pressure builds.
Newey becomes Aston Martin Team Principal in 2026, with Cowell shifting to Chief Strategy Officer as the team gears up for new regulations and full works status.
Round 22 of the 2025 F1 season headed to the bright lights of Vegas for the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025.
Norris claimed a third straight pole in wet Las Vegas qualifying, beating Verstappen and Sainz as rivals faltered and dramatic Q1 and Q3 moments reshaped the grid.
Russell topped a drying FP3 in Vegas ahead of Verstappen and Albon, as late soft-tyre runs reshuffled the order and both McLarens slumped to the bottom after technical issues.
Norris topped a red flag–hit FP2 in Vegas with a 1:33.602, edging Antonelli and Leclerc as mixed conditions, delays and a late Ferrari gearbox issue shaped a disrupted session.
Leclerc topped FP1 in Las Vegas ahead of Albon and Tsunoda, while title rivals Norris and Piastri struggled for pace in a cool, clean opening session on the Strip Circuit.
American billionaire George Kurtz has snapped up 15 per cent of Toto Wolff’s personal stake in the Mercedes Formula 1 outfit.
Round 21 of the 2025 F1 season continued in the Americas for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grand Premio de Sao Paulo 2025.