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Norris was not ready for fight with Verstappen: 'Best F1 driver ever'
Lando Norris believes he was not yet ready for a title battle with Max Verstappen. However, the Briton learned a lot from 2024 and believes he is now capable of competing with Verstappen, even if it comes too late for the world title this season.
Hamilton admits he nearly QUIT Mercedes early after disaster in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton admitted that he nearly quit Mercedes early after the disappointing results during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend. The seven-time World Champion will move to Ferrari for the 2025 season but nearly walked out on his current team three races before his scheduled departure.
Russell has stern words for Ben Sulayem: 'Then confidence will increase'
George Russell has highlighted a lack of trust in the FIA's leadership. He suggested that sudden changes within the FIA organisation could have prevented requests from being fulfilled. He has some stern words for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Alonso 'made his mechanics' cry: 'I didn't know what was going on?'
An experienced Fernando Alonso competed in his 400th Grand Prix earlier this season. Entering the 2001 season, the Spaniard embarked on his F1 journey and is now the driver to compete at the most Grands Prix in the competition's history. Paul Stoddard, Minardi's team principal at the time revisited Alonso's debut from 23 years ago.
Perez: 'Red Bull extending my contract also says something'
Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen's teammate, has three more races to convince Red Bull that he also deserves to drive alongside the reigning world champion in 2025. The Mexican has not have an easy season, but he hopes to finish it well. During a press briefing before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which GPblog also attended, Perez addressed the current situation.
Leclerc and Sainz on new race director: "Could have been managed better"
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have both had their say on the change made at race director for the final three races of the season, with the Monegasque driver believing that the whole situation "could have been managed better."
Sainz crashes into Leclerc after 'drain cover' remark
The Formula One season continues this weekend in Las Vegas. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz arrived early to the US, and jumped into a sim to compete against each other. Last year, a loose manhole cover damaged the Spaniard's car. When Leclerc joked about the incident, Sainz crashed into him, laughing. See the video above!
Tsunoda snaps at Red Bull: 'Usual story with the Red Bull family'
Yuki Tsunoda seems to have given up hope of a seat at Red Bull Racing. Ahead of the race weekend in Las Vegas, the Japanese driver is venting his frustrations about the state of affairs at Red Bull in conversation with GPblog and others in Las Vegas.
Wolff notes: 'Germany still has a hangover from the Schumacher years'
Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff hopes entuasiasm about the competition will continue to fuel F1 in the coming years. The Austrian would like to see the German GP return to the calendar, but understands it will not happen in the near future. According to him, the country is still dealing with 'hangover from the Schumacher years'.
Norris baffled by criticism of his ego: 'People don't listen to the truth'
Lando Norris has not only found himself in a title battle against Max Verstappen, but also in the spotlight that comes with that. The driver who currently sits in P2 in the drivers' standings reflected on the criticism he faces because of his ego.
F1 drivers and the FIA not on the same page: 'That's not the solution'
George Russell has revealed the F1 drivers "had no idea whatsoever" about Niels Wittich's departure as the Formula 1 Race Director. The Mercedes driver, who is the GPDA director, seems to disagree with the approach the FIA has taken and calls upon the governing body to be more transparent with the drivers.
Drivers hoping to be more "connected" to the FIA after Wittich departure
One of the biggest stories that broke during the two-week gap before the Las Vegas Grand Prix was that Niels Wittich, the former race director in Formula 1, was to be leaving his post. There is still no real clarity on whether he left the job by his own choice, or whether he was sacked, with Sergio Perez believing it was the latter. What we do know for certain is that Wittich's replacement will be former Formula 2 and Formula 3 race director Rui Marques, and his first race will be in the 'Sin City' this weekend.
Verstappen joked about F1 75: 'People always take it too seriously'
In mid-February, the cars for the 2025 Formula 1 season will be unveiled in London at the O2 Arena. Max Verstappen said while streaming that he hoped he would be sick that day. However, during a press event in Las Vegas, where GPblog was also present, he said it was actually a joke.
Verstappen on possible Las Vegas championship: 'I have to be realistic...'
Max Verstappen could become a four-time Formula 1 world champion in Las Vegas. The difference between himself and Lando Norris is 62 points in the championship. Before the weekend, the Red Bull driver told GPblog and others how he feels about the world championship, and whether it can be achieved this weekend.
Verstappen doesn't understand timing of Wittich's exit: 'A bit weird'
A new Race Director will make his debut in Formula 1 this weekend. The FIA has decided that Niels Wittich could no longer be the race director. Formula 1 drivers previously stated that they were completely unaware of this news. Max Verstappen to the drastic change in Formula 1.
Schumacher and Hamilton share this quality: 'Both are very good at that'
While Nico Rosberg often appears in Sky Sports Formula One coverage, the German is not sitting still outside of the competition either. The 2016 world champion also is now also managing a $100 million fund, where his experience from driving comes into play as well.
Perez 'doesn't agree with any comments' made by his dad on Ralf Schumacher
Sergio Perez disagrees with the statements his father, Antonio Perez Garibay, has made about Ralf Schumacher. The Mexican driver's father has often been in the news for unusual statements. This time, the Red Bull driver has responded to his father's statements.
Verstappen dealt a brutal blow to Norris: 'I was down for a week'
Lando Norris has admitted Max Verstappen left him feeling "demoralised" and "pretty down" for a week after the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Dutchman dealt a brutal blow that significantly extended his lead in the World Championship. So much so that Verstappen can be crowned World Champion at this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix if he finishes ahead of Norris.
Did Hill leave Sky after heat for view on Verstappen? 'Don't need that'
Johnny Herbert wonders whether Damon Hill left Sky Sports F1 because of the "crazy level of abuse" he received following his views on Max Verstappen's actions. His friend and former colleague at Sky Sports announced his exit days after making a boisterous appearance during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, during which he heavily criticised Verstappen's driving style.
Marko praises Verstappen 'If we win the title, it will be mainly thanks to Max'
Helmut Marko has praised Max Verstappen ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The external Red Bull advisor has stated that if he is to secure the World Championship, it will mainly be down to his own driving skills rather than an impressive Red Bull car. Meanwhile, he is not giving up hope in the Constructors' Championship in the remaining three Grand Prix weekends.
'Max Verstappen mentally won the F1 title after the Brazilian Grand Prix'
Max Verstappen could become Formula 1 world champion for the fourth time in a row in Las Vegas. There are several ways the Dutchman could win the championship in Sin City. In this article, the editors of GPblog provide their predictions for the second running of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Final chance for Norris in Las Vegas? 'We are motivated and ready!'
After the Sao Paulo GP, Lando Norris now finds himself in a complicated situation in terms of the battle for the drivers' championship. His rival, Max Verstappen could extend the lead over the Briton in Brazil. Now, as McLaren are set to begin the final tripleheader, the British driver looked ahead to the weekend in Las Vegas together with his teammate, Oscar Piastri.
Update | Verstappen makes his debut in Honda hypercar: New images!
Max Verstappen is fast in anything that has four wheels. Of course, the Red Bull Racing driver knows how to drive well a Formula 1 car and in his spare time he likes to drive a GT car. Leading up to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Verstappen can add another new type of car to that list: A GTP from Acura (the American branch of Honda, ed.), which normally competes in the IMSA championship. This car can be compared to a hypercar in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Nyck de Vries returns to F1: McLaren run private test with Dutchman
Former F1 driver Nyck de Vries has secretly returned to a Formula 1 car. The Dutchman, who raced for AlphaTauri in the past, tested the 2022 McLaren car last Sunday. McLaren confirmed the test to GPblog, but would not share further details about it.
Call to Formula One: Ban Perez Garibay after homophobic statements
With his homophobic statements, Antonio Perez Garibay has made it impossible himself to be in Formula 1 or to visit a paddock in the future. There should be no place in this sport for someone who dares to speak so derogatorily about someone's sexuality. F1 has no choice but to ban Sergio Perez's father from the sport completely, as happened earlier with Nelson Piquet senior after a racist comment about Lewis Hamilton.
Zak Brown underlines: 'Important to draw the line because of Verstappen'
According to McLaren CEO Zak Brown, Lando Norris does not make a mistake by regularly admitting to his mistakes. The American believes that's not a weakness, given how he performed on track on other occasions. However, Brown also underlined that a limit has to be drawn in the rule book for Max Verstappen.
Monaco promoter sees European GPs in difficult position: 'Focus shifts'
It was announced last week that the Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2031. They are very happy about that in the Principality, especially given that European GPs are under pressure. Or at least, will be, according to Michel Boeri, president of Automobile Club de Monaco.
Jos Verstappen criticises F1's 24 race calendar: 'It takes away the fun'
The 2024 Formula 1 season will be the longest season in the history of the sport. There are now 24 races on the calendar. With just three races to go, Max Verstappen can secure his fourth world title at this weekend's race in Las Vegas. His father, Jos Verstappen, shared his thoughts on Verstappen.com about the Formula 1 calendar, which is longer than ever.
F1 Today | Schumacher hits back at homophobia, Ferrari braced for battle
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is just around the corner, and GPblog can once again bring you the top F1 stories from the day. As we roll towards the race in the 'Sin City', Zak Brown has said that McLaren's decision-making this year would not be the reason that Lando Norris loses the title to Max Verstappen. Ralf Schumacher has hit back at Sergio Perez's father after the Mexican's homophobic words towards the former driver. Elsewhere, Fred Vasseur explained why he's confident Ferrari can win the constructors title. Read it all below!
Williams masterpiece: How were their two cars rebuilt in record time?
The last Grand Prix, which was hosted in Sao Paulo, did not go as planned for Williams. Over the course of that Sunday, Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto have both completely destroyed their cars, that the team had to rebuild in extremely short time. In a video, the team now show the enormous work that has been completed to repair their cars.
Vasseur hopes to hit the jackpot in Vegas: 'My drivers are ready'
The battle in the constructors' standings is reaching boiling point, with McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull in the running. Second-placed Ferrari's team principal, Fred Vasseur, is ready to bring the fight to McLaren and Red Bull. McLaren and Ferrari are the most likely to win that battle heading into the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Frenchman looks ahead to the race in the 'Sin City' as Ferrari tries to close the 36-point gap to their closest rivals.
Max Verstappen avoids FIA Press Conference: This is who will attend
Lando Norris and five other Formula 1 drivers have been scheduled to appear at the Thursday press conference in the run-up to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen will not feature on Thursday this weekend despite having the chance to mathematically secure a fourth World Championship. Instead, he will be present for a more informal press meeting at Red Bull's hospitality.
Las Vegas surprises on and off the track! From loose covers to Verstappen's victory in 2023
Formula One's return to Las Vegas was very Vegas-like. In 2023, many things could surprise the fans turning in to see the event. From a strange FP1 incident to Max Verstappen taking another victory, the storylines did not disappoint.
Hamilton sends emotional message to his F1 fans and offers a unique chance
Formula 1 fans can be part of Lewis Hamilton's final chapter at Mercedes. To celebrate the long and successful partnership between Mercedes and Hamilton, the German team offers the fans the chance to have their name printed on Hamilton's car for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Brown defends McLaren decisions: 'We wouldn't have lost the title in Monza'
With three Grands Prix and a Sprint event to go, McLaren do lead in the constructors' standings, however, Lando Norris is now on the edge of missing out on the drivers' title. According to McLaren CEO, Zak Brown said that not only his team made mistakes, and even those errors are not the fault if the Woking-based team could eventually win neither title this year.