Lando Norris Makes F1 Title Vow
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George Russell believes that, in extreme cases like what happened to McLaren in Las Vegas, it’s still necessary to take a tough stance. As widely known, both McLarens were disqualified in Las Vegas for a skid block wear violation of less than a millimeter,
Round 22 in Las Vegas brought a huge twist to the F1 drivers’ championship, blowing the title battle wide open with only two rounds remaining in the 2025 season.
Every F1 car has a wood-composite plank (aka, skid block) on the underside. It’s there to prevent teams from running their cars too low to the ground, which would give them an aerodynamic advantage. The rules say you can’t wear it down by more than 1 millimeter during a race.
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F1 in Las Vegas stumbled out of the gate but is adjusting to make it a strong staple to the calendar
Formula 1 has returned to Las Vegas, aiming to be the most glamorous event on the schedule. Max Verstappen initially criticized the focus on high-rollers and celebrities over the race itself.
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From the F1 Paddock to the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere, the Las Vegas race was packed with A-listers as they watched the drivers battle it out on the track, which ultimately saw Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen take home the top prize.
Formula 1 went all out in its return to the Strip for the Las Vegas Grand Prix Saturday night. With the big stage and bright lights, plenty of stars were bound to step out to watch Lando Norris and Max Verstappen race on the street circuit that goes in front of the Sphere and down parts of the Las Vegas Strip.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was a sell-out with more than 300,000 fans attending across three days, organisers said on Monday, while hailing the event as a showcase of the sport's global appeal and the city's status as a premier entertainment destination.
Before it was lights out at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix over the weekend, Beyoncé and Jay-Z linked up with Lewis Hamilton on the track — after which the Destiny’s Child alum gassed up the racing champion on Instagram.
The biggest sporting week of the year in Las Vegas was marred by three safety incidents on the track - none of which, luckily, resulted in injuries. Last week, the Strip was transformed into the circuit for Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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