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Max Verstappen standing on his race car after winning the 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix.

F1 2024 season wrap-up: Winners, losers, and a look ahead to 2025

The big question at the start of the 2024 F1 schedule was whether any other team could challenge Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
Visa Cash App RB Honda F1 race car on the track.

Remember the RB Honda F1 team, now they’re called Racing Bulls

Izack Hadjar is the new Racing Bull driver for the F1 2025 season.

F1: Isack Hadjar fills the last vacant seat for the 2025 season

The F1 Automated Home Brewer on a white background.

This automated home brewer deal is perfect for any beer lover

Liam Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo on RB Honda mid-season in 2024.

F1: Liam Lawson to take the seat on Red Bull, partnering with Max Verstappen

Red Bull F1 driver Sergio Perez leaves the Red Bull team after 2024.

Sergio Perez to leave Red Bull F1 team at the end of 2024

Race cars at the start of the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix.

F1 driver changes: Who’s changing teams, leaving teams, and brand new

Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen standing next to Motion Simulator.

Verstappen-signed F1 motion simulator on auction to benefit Wings for Life

McLaren CEO Zak Brown and F1 driver Lando Norris in front of pit garage after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after winning Constructors' Championship.

F1 winning team insights from Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO

The 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race circuit as seen from the 60th floor of the Wynn Las Vegas hotel

Unmatched views and unforgettable shows: What it’s like to attend the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Grand Prix Plaza will feature a 1,650 foot kart race track that winds through F1 pit garages.

Grand Prix Plaza opens in Las Vegas F1 Pit Building in Spring 2025

Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy.

Ferrari to supply engine and transmissions to new GM/Cadillac F1 team

McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

McLaren takes the 2024 F1 Championship as Norris wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Despite both drivers finishing on the winner's podium, Ferrari could not catch up with McLaren in points.
Yas Marina Circuit for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix final practice and Qualifying events

The Qualifying event was important because it determined the starting grid positions for the Grand Prix
Trackside Lunch with Gordon Ramsay - Gordon Ramsay enters saying hello to his crew.

Dining with Gordon Ramsay: An inside look at the exclusive F1 trackside lunch experience

Gordon Ramsay hosted a Trackside Lunch close to the section of the Las Vegas Strip that converted to the Grand Prix race circuit each night.
Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc sitting in race car.

Ferrari takes 10-place starting grid penalty in F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

This development likely ends Ferrari's chances of winning the 2024 F1 Constructors' Championship.
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Bernie Ecclestone’s Grand Prix Collection of F1 cars goes on sale

The collection of 69 cars, many of which were driven by F1 World Driver Champions, spans 70 years of Grand Prix racing,
The fountains in the lake at Bellagio seen from the Fountain Club exclusive race viewing structure.

We experienced the F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix — Bellagio style

The ultimate indulgence was at the Bellagio Hotel, where our hosts spoiled us at four exceptional locations.
Yas Marina Circuit for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 preview: The last race decides the Championship

The F1 Constructors' Championship remains undecided as Ferrari still has a chance to outscore McLaren to win the biggest team prize of the season.
Grandstand seating in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere.

Exploring the top luxury race-viewing experiences at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The primary emphasis of the weekend was to check out the top all-inclusive viewing packages
Formula 1 race cars during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

F1 Qatar Grand Prix results: Yellow flags, penalties, and Max wins again

Yellow flags and penalties during the Grand Prix affected the outcomes of the race.
Formula 1 race cars during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

Surprise finishes for the F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint and Qualifying event

The Sprint race and the Qualifying event for the December 1 Grand Prix were both competitive with unexpected finishes.
Formula 1 race cars during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

F1 Qatar Grand Prix practice and Sprint Qualifying results

Max Verstappen locked up the 2024 Championship last week, but multiple exciting possibilities remain in the season's last two competitions.
General Motors GM-Cadillac F1 race car concept.

F1 supports GM/Cadillac as an 11th team for the 2026 season

The F1 application process still has additional steps to complete, but F1's agreement in principle with General Motors is a crucial milestone.
Formula 1 race cars during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2024 preview: the team title is on the line

Max Verstappen wrapped up the F1 Drivers' Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but the Constructors' Championship is still up for grabs.
A Ford GT in Gulf racing colors going round the track at ten tenths

The Ten Tenths Motor Club is a new track designed by an F1 driver and a NASCAR legend

North Carolina's Ten Tenths Motor Club offers a 1.7 mile circuit, drifting ring, and 100 acres of trails.
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Oscar Piastri reveals the secrets behind his F1 success: training, mindset, and more

F1 racing requires drivers on the top of their game physically and mentally. Discover how Optimum Nutrition gives Oscar Piastri an advantage.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen signaling his fourth F1 Drivers' Championship.

2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix results: Russell wins the race, Verstappen wins the Championship

Red Bull's Max Verstappen's fifth-place finish got more attention than Russell's win because it locked in Verstappen's fourth F1 Championship.
Las Vegas Grand Prix race circuit at night.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Last practice and qualifying results

The Qualifying round put Verstappen in the third row in P5 along with Lando Norris in P6, his only rival for the Championship.
Visa Cash App RB F1 Team 2024 Las Vegas livery.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Four teams dress up with special race care livery

There's no single reason why Formula 1 racing teams adopt special paint jobs and graphics for individual races.
Las Vegas Grand Prix race circuit is transformed back to public use during the daytime.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Thursday practice sessions: Dusty, chilly, and windy

Several drivers commented on cold, windy conditions and slick tracks to their engineers via radio and in post-practice public statements.
Aerial shot of the 2023 F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 preview: Max could seal the Championship

Competition is tight for the F1 World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships.
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Where do all the F1 tires go? The surprising journey of used rubber

A race team goes through a lot of tires, so where do they all go afterwards?
Visa Cash App Red Bull F1 drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson battle it out with stock cars.

F1 drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson take NASCAR challenge

Formula 1 team Visa Cash App RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson had the chance to race NASCAR-style stock cars in Austin, Texas.
The circuit for the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix

Vegas rolls out a big welcome for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Las Vegas Grand Prix issued an Official Statement summarizing the booking success for the race and highlighted related events and activities.
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2025 F1 Grand Prix calendar of events and races

In addition to Formula 1's 75th anniversary, 2025 will be the final year with the current FIA F1 rules and regulations for race cars and power units.
Alpine and Mercedes-AMG F1 race cars.

Alpine F1 team will use Mercedes power units and gearboxes starting in 2026

The agreement to use Mercedes power units represents is a sea change for Alpine as it transforms from an engine supplier to a customer.
F1 car on a red arena runway symbolizing the F1 2025 Season launch event at The O2.

F1 2025 season to kick off at The O2 Arena in London

The launch event will be a chance for the drivers and team leaders to get together with fans to welcome the 2025 Formula 1 season
Fontainebleau Aston Martin British Bloodline 1963 Aston Martin DB4GT.

Aston Martin British Bloodline, a display of iconic vehicles, is now open at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

James Bond's tricked-out Aston Martin DB5 was the first of many Bond Aston Martins.
The COTA track at the start of Hot Laps

Pirelli’s Hot Laps are a three-minute taste of an F1 track

Pirelli hot laps are hard to get on, but if you do, the experience will arguably the highlight of your F1 weekend
Aston Martin Aramco F1 racing simulator direct front view - it looks like it's floating.

Aston Martin Aramco launches ultimate simulator using motion technology to recreate F1 racing

Collectors, sim racers, and Aston Martin F1 race fans can own a simulator with motion technology that provides an unparalleled immersive experience.
The entrance to the Paddock Cub at COTA

What does a Paddock Club ticket to an F1 race get you? An inside look

I spent a couple of days in the Paddock Club during the US Grand Prix and got to grips with the food, drinks, and crazy perks
Aerial shot of the 2023 F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.

F1 World Championships are on the line at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The F1 Drivers' World Championship and Constructors' World Championship are still undecided.
Will Buxton's An Illustrated History of Formula 1 Grand Prix book cover.

F1 book, Will Buxton’s Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1

Buxton's Grand Prix is a highly readable introduction to F1, an invaluable resource, and an exciting history book.
Red Bull F1 driver holds up the winner's trophy after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix wrapup: heavy rain, red flags, and Verstappen’s master class

Verstappen started the race in the 17th position and finished in first place
Paddock Club at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Lock in an F1 Experience at the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

F1 Experiences offers a four-tiered range of inclusive packages with circuit views, cuisine, entertainment, and curated race-related experiences.
Las Vegas Grand Prix West Harmon Zone Grandstand seating is included in the Lewis Hamilton Vegas Package.

Huge discount for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP with the Lewis Hamilton Vegas Package

Mercedes-AMG driver Lewis Hamilton is one of only two F1 drivers to win seven F1 World Drivers' Championships and the only one still active in the sport.
Autofromo Jose Carlos Pace also called Interlagos is the trac used for the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

F1 2024 Lenovo Sao Paulo Grand Prix preview: the outcomes are crucial

The Sao Paulo Grand Prix includes a Sprint race, which means up to eight extra Championship points are winnable on Saturday race before Sunday's Grand Prix.
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix merch for fans of Peanuts, Golden Knights, Raiders, and Malbon Golf

This year's F1 merchandise consists of the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix collection with five sub-collections plus four collaborative collections.
Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino will e the home of the Red Bull Watch Party.

Downtown Las Vegas gears up for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Race fans will have a choice of watch parties at Circa Resort & Casino's Stadium Swim or the world's largest sportsbook and a free music festival.