F1 next heads to the famous Sin City strip for the second edition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and round 22 of the 2024 season.
Max Verstappen is on the cusp of a fourth successive world championship after his masterful drive in the wet at the last race in Brazil. With a 62-point advantage over Lando Norris with three races remaining, the Dutchman can clinch the title in Vegas if he finishes above the McLaren driver.
Lewis Hamilton will be eyeing a strong showing after a weekend to forget in Sao Paulo, as his time as a Mercedes driver nears its end before his 2025 move to Ferrari.
Verstappen won last year’s inaugural race in Vegas, when Charles Leclerc claimed second place on the last lap with an overtake on Sergio Perez.
Follow live updates from the Las Vegas Grand Prix:
F1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX – LATEST UPDATES
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F1 returns for round 22 of the 2024 season
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Qualifying started at 6am (GMT)
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George Russell was quickest in the final practice session
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Max Verstappen can win the title this weekend if he finishes higher than Lando Norris
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PREVIEW: Las Vegas GP returns – with key ingredient present after topsy-turvy F1 debut
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Sergio Perez now in the bottom-five
06:17 , Kieran Jackson
Perez has some work to do here, he’s only 18th-quickest!
Current bottom-five (16-20): Bottas, Colapinto, Perez, Lawson, Stroll
And Stroll has made it out on track! It’s busy out there, with all 20 cars on track!
2:00 to go…
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: George Russell goes fastest!
06:15 , Kieran Jackson
Top-3: Russell, Piastri, Sainz
All the big-hitters look safe, aside from Sergio Perez in P13!
Current bottom-five (16-20): Bottas, Ocon, Magnussen, Hulkenberg, Stroll
Stroll is still in the garage after his engine blew in FP3 – will we see the Aston Martin today?
4:00 to go…
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Oscar Piastri quickest early on
06:08 , Kieran Jackson
Piastri ahead of Norris and Hamilton in the top-three, but a lot of drivers simply focusing on getting their tyres warm at this stage!
10 minutes to go. And this track will evolve as more rubber gets laid down…
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Q1 underway!
06:03 , Kieran Jackson
Here we go then with qualifying in Vegas!
18 minutes where we will lose the slowest five drivers for the rest of qualifying.
This should be exciting!
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Qualifying coming right up!
05:55 , Kieran Jackson
Pole position could be anyone’s in Vegas, it seems!
Mercedes were the quickest in practice but can Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull challenge the impressively quick Silver Arrows?
Qualifying coming up in five minutes!
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: George Russell quickest in third practice
05:48 , Kieran Jackson
Mercedes topped every practice session – who saw that coming!
Top-10:
1. George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:33.570
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0.215
3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) +0.348
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.438
5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.567
6. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +0.771
7. Alex Albon (Williams) +0.837
8. Franco Colapinto (Williams) +1.153
9. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 1.313
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 1.335
F1 in talks over 11th team for 2026 season after Andretti rejection
05:30 , Kieran Jackson
Formula One is reportedly in talks with General Motors about an 11th team joining the grid in 2026.
F1 rejected Andretti’s bid in partnership with GM earlier this year, but did say a new offer for 2028 would be considered.
Yet Sky Sports News understands that, with former boss Michael Andretti out of the picture, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss – the majority shareholder of Andretti Global – is being considered for an entry into the sport as early as 2026.
F1 in talks over 11th team for 2026 season after Andretti rejection
How can Max Verstappen win the 2024 title?
05:01 , Kieran Jackson
There are now just 86 points available across the next three races in Vegas, Qatar (including the final sprint race of the season) and Abu Dhabi.
By the end of the weekend in Vegas, there will be just 60 points left to claim.
That means that if Verstappen simply finishes above Norris in Vegas, he will be crowned the 2024 champion. The Dutchman would also seal the title if both drivers fail to score a point.
Verstappen will also win the 2024 title if Norris does not outscore the Red Bull driver by more than two points.
As a result, Verstappen will be world champion in Sin City if:
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If Norris is second and he finishes third with the fastest lap
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If Norris is third and he finishes fourth with the fastest lap
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If Norris is fourth without the fastest lap and he finishes fifth
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If Norris is fifth without the fastest lap and he finishes sixth
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If Norris is sixth without the fastest lap and he finishes seventh
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If Norris is seventh without the fastest lap and he finishes eighth
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If Norris is eighth without the fastest lap and he finishes ninth
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If Norris is ninth without the fastest lap or lower irrespective of where he finishes
Exclusive: Lewis Hamilton will have ‘weird’ statistic on his mind ahead of Ferrari move, says Sky F1 expert
04:00 , Kieran Jackson
Karun Chandhok believes Lewis Hamilton will have his poor qualifying record “weighing on his mind” ahead of his blockbuster move to Ferrari next year.
Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the season after 12 years to join the Scuderia in 2025.
Despite winning two races this year – at Silverstone and Spa – Hamilton is on track to record his lowest-ever championship position. He is seventh in the drivers’ standings ahead of this weekend’s race in Las Vegas.
Full piece below:
Hamilton will have ‘weird’ statistic on his mind ahead of Ferrari, says F1 expert
Lando Norris makes stark admission after ‘defining moment’ in F1 title race
03:00 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris said he was left feeling demoralised for a week after seeing the door virtually slammed shut on his bid for world championship glory.
Norris heads into this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix 62 points adrift of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, with only 86 points remaining across the final three rounds.
Verstappen will take his fourth consecutive title if he outscores Norris on the Strip following the Dutchman’s stunning comeback drive from 17th to first at a rain-lashed Brazilian Grand Prix a fortnight ago.
Norris started from pole position but crossed the line a disappointing sixth.
Full quotes below:
Lando Norris makes stark admission after ‘defining moment’ in F1 title race
Martin Brundle sends Damon Hill touching farewell message after Sky F1 exit
02:00 , Kieran Jackson
Brundle, who is the main co-commentator alongside Damon Hill and is known for his famous grid walks, thanked 64-year-old Hill for their years spent working together and “decades of friendship” – before adding there was “much more to come.”
“Damon I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of both racing against you and commentating on you in F1, working alongside you on SkyF1, and decades of friendship,” Brundle said on X.
“It’s been a blast, with much more to come. MB.”
Lewis Hamilton bounces back to complete practice double in Las Vegas
01:00 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton bounced back from his Brazil horror show to complete an impressive practice double at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Having said he wanted to quit Mercedes in the aftermath of his disappointing 10th-placed finish in Interlagos a fortnight ago, Hamilton first saw off team-mate George Russell by 0.396 seconds in the opening running on the Strip, and then McLaren’s Lando Norris by 0.011 sec later in the day, to head both sessions.
Norris must take at least three points out of Max Verstappen’s 62-point championship lead to extend the title battle to the penultimate race in Qatar. Verstappen was an alarming 17th in second practice, two seconds off Hamilton’s pace. Carlos Sainz finished fourth for Ferrari, one place ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc.
Full report below:
Lewis Hamilton bounces back to complete practice double in Las Vegas
Sergio Perez condemns father’s homophobic remarks about Ralf Schumacher
00:02 , Kieran Jackson
Sergio Perez has criticised his father, Antonio Perez Garibay, after homophobic comments made towards former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Sky Germany pundit Schumacher, who revealed he was in a same-sex relationship in July, had insisted that Perez won’t drive a “single metre” for Red Bull next year, as speculation continues to swirl about the Mexican’s future in the sport.
Yet Perez’s father Antonio, 65, responded to those remarks by making light of Schumacher’s decision to come out as gay earlier this year.
Full story below:
Sergio Perez condemns father’s homophobic remarks about Ralf Schumacher
Max Verstappen after FP2:
Friday 22 November 2024 23:00 , Kieran Jackson
“It was slippery. We really struggled to switch the tyres on, especially over one lap. On the long runs we were a bit more competitive, but we still need to do some fine tuning.”
The championship leader added: “We’re far off the one-lap pace because of the unique conditions here, but it’s the same for everyone. We have to learn what we’re doing wrong. It’s like driving on ice.”
Lewis Hamilton admits he wanted to leave Mercedes F1 early
Friday 22 November 2024 22:00 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton admits he did want to leave Mercedes in the immediate aftermath of a torrid Brazilian Grand Prix.
Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton, who is leaving Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the season, finished 10th in Sao Paulo and endured a disastrous weekend despite his favoured wet conditions.
On his team radio straight after the race, the 39-year-old mysteriously hinted that Interlagos could be his last race for the team and, speaking ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, Hamilton insists his reaction was only “natural.”
Full piece below:
Lewis Hamilton admits he wanted to leave Mercedes early
Mick Schumacher breaks silence after missing out on F1 return in 2025
Friday 22 November 2024 21:00 , Kieran Jackson
“Life doesn’t always go as planned, and setbacks can be tough to face,’ Schumacher wrote on Instagram.
‘But every challenge is a chance to learn, grow, and come back even stronger. This is just a chapter, not the whole story.
‘The journey continues, and I’m determined to rise above it. Thank you for your support, it means the world.’
Schumacher has not yet been confirmed as a Mercedes reserve again next year as he assesses his next steps.
Constructors’ Championship ahead of Las Vegas:
Friday 22 November 2024 20:00 , Kieran Jackson
1. McLaren – 593 points
2. Ferrari – 557 points
3. Red Bull Racing – 544 points
4. Mercedes – 382 points
5. Aston Martin – 86 points
6. Alpine – 49 points
7. Haas – 46 points
8. RB – 44 points
8. Williams – 17 points
10. Sauber – 0 points
How can Max Verstappen win the 2024 title?
Friday 22 November 2024 19:00 , Kieran Jackson
There are now just 86 points available across the next three races in Vegas, Qatar (including the final sprint race of the season) and Abu Dhabi.
By the end of the weekend in Vegas, there will be just 60 points left to claim.
That means that if Verstappen simply finishes above Norris in Vegas, he will be crowned the 2024 champion.
The Dutchman would also seal the title if both drivers fail to score a point.
Verstappen will also win the 2024 title if Norris does not outscore the Red Bull driver by more than two points.
As a result, Verstappen will be world champion in Sin City if:
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If Norris is second and he finishes third with the fastest lap
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If Norris is third and he finishes fourth with the fastest lap
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If Norris is fourth without the fastest lap and he finishes fifth
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If Norris is fifth without the fastest lap and he finishes sixth
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If Norris is sixth without the fastest lap and he finishes seventh
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If Norris is seventh without the fastest lap and he finishes eighth
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If Norris is eighth without the fastest lap and he finishes ninth
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If Norris is ninth without the fastest lap or lower irrespective of where he he finishes
F1 star interrogated at US border before Las Vegas GP: ‘I was wearing pyjamas’
Friday 22 November 2024 18:00 , Kieran Jackson
Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda was interrogated by US border control officials before being allowed into the United States ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Japanese driver Tsunoda, who has raced in F1 since 2021, says he was travelling with his physio but progressed through immigration on his own.
The 24-year-old was then questioned for several hours, despite having the correct paperwork, before being allowed to enter the country. Tsunoda had flown in ahead of his RB team for a promotional event.
Full quotes below:
F1 star interrogated at US border before Las Vegas GP: ‘I was wearing pyjamas’
Driver Standings ahead of Las Vegas;
Friday 22 November 2024 17:00 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 393 points
2. Lando Norris – 331 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 307 points
4. Oscar Piastri – 262 points
5. Carlos Sainz – 244 points
6. George Russell – 192 points
7. Lewis Hamilton – 190 points
8. Sergio Perez – 151 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 62 points
10. Nico Hulkenberg – 31 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 28 points
12. Pierre Gasly – 26 points
13. Lance Stroll – 24 points
14. Esteban Ocon – 23 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 14 points
16. Alex Albon – 12 points
17. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points
18. Ollie Bearman – 7 points
19. Franco Colapinto – 5 points
20. Liam Lawson – 4 points
21. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
22. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
23. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
PREVIEW: Las Vegas GP returns – with key ingredient present after topsy-turvy F1 debut
Friday 22 November 2024 16:00 , Kieran Jackson
As fans trudged away from their expensive acquired seats on night one of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, having seen just eight minutes of cars on track before “manhole gate”, one question sprung to mind: how could the sport come back for this?
Yet beyond all the fanfare which inevitably accompanied Formula One’s lavish return to Sin City last year, what actually saved the inaugural event was the Saturday night race itself. We had overtakes – 82 in fact, the most of any circuit during its debut grand prix – we had safety cars and we had last-lap drama. For a sport which veers too blatantly in the direction of spectacle at times, it was a refreshing nod to the drama the action on track can deliver.
Full preview below:
Las Vegas GP returns for second edition – with key ingredient present after F1 debut
What are the start times for the Las Vegas GP?
Friday 22 November 2024 15:00 , Kieran Jackson
All times GMT
Saturday 23 November
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Qualifying: 6am
Sunday 24 November
Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not win 2024 F1 title in a McLaren
Friday 22 November 2024 13:20 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not have won this year’s Formula 1 world championship if he was driving a McLaren.
Norris saw his title hopes disintegrate at the last race in Brazil when Verstappen produced one of his best-ever drives to claim victory from 17th on the grid in wet conditions.
With 62 points separating the pair with three races to go, Red Bull’s Verstappen will win his fourth consecutive F1 title if he finishes above McLaren’s Norris at this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not win F1 title in a McLaren
Charles Leclerc after FP1:
Friday 22 November 2024 12:40 , Kieran Jackson
“We’ve got to try and find something to try and turn the situation around, but we’re not so far [away],” Leclerc said.
“All in all I think we are very strong in race pace, a bit less in quali. It’s been a bit the story of our season but it’s better that way than the opposite.
“I think we have some ideas of what to do to try and improve that, but then it’s a compromise of how good you want to be in the race compared to qualifying and we need to find the right compromise.”
F1 in talks over 11th team for 2026 season after Andretti rejection
Friday 22 November 2024 11:11 , Kieran Jackson
Formula One is reportedly in talks with General Motors about an 11th team joining the grid in 2026.
F1 rejected Andretti’s bid in partnership with GM earlier this year, but did say a new offer for 2028 would be considered.
Yet Sky Sports News understands that, with former boss Michael Andretti out of the picture, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss – the majority shareholder of Andretti Global – is being considered for an entry into the sport as early as 2026.
F1 in talks over 11th team for 2026 season after Andretti rejection
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after practice on Friday:
Friday 22 November 2024 09:56 , Kieran Jackson
“I think we are dirty track champions. FP1 is always great and then the moment the grip kicks in, we’ve seen that the performances deteriorate.
“Having said that, I think the gap was pretty big. It’s the biggest that we’ve seen so far in FP1, so we’ve got to spray some dust for all the sessions tomorrow, in qualifying or something.
“But I don’t believe this kind of advantage to the other teams is going to last. I would very much hope that we’re not falling behind like we did in the past on some of the tracks, but remain competitive, fight in the front.”
Max Verstappen after FP2:
Friday 22 November 2024 08:32 , Kieran Jackson
“It was slippery. We really struggled to switch the tyres on, especially over one lap. On the long runs we were a bit more competitive, but we still need to do some fine tuning.”
The championship leader added: “We’re far off the one-lap pace because of the unique conditions here, but it’s the same for everyone. We have to learn what we’re doing wrong. It’s like driving on ice.”
Friday 22 November 2024 08:00 , Kieran Jackson
Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Sylvester Stallone, rapper Snoop Dogg, British chef Gordon Ramsay, Olympic great Michael Phelps, heiress and celebrity television star Paris Hilton, and model E
are among the plethora of stars expected to attend the race against the backdrop of Caesars Palace, the MGM Grand and Bellagio hotels.
Michael Buffer and brother Bruce to introduce F1 stars at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Friday 22 November 2024 07:45 , Kieran Jackson
Michael Buffer and his brother Bruce will join forces to introduce Formula One’s stars for Saturday’s celebrity-fuelled Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Michael, famous for his ‘Let’s Get Ready to Rumble’ phrase, was hired by F1 bosses ahead of the US Grand Prix in Austin in 2017.
Bruce, known for yelling ‘It’s Time’, announced the grid’s drivers prior to last year’s event on the Strip.
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Williams boss James Vowles…
Friday 22 November 2024 07:23 , Kieran Jackson
“We’re here that if there’s points to pick up, we’re here to do it. We’re coming here to still fight for our adversaries.”
On team’s determination to get two cars out on track: “It’s just Williams. We can see the pathway of where we were and where we’re going at the moment.”
F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: FP2 RESULTS!
Friday 22 November 2024 07:12 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton bounces back to lead British dominance in Las Vegas
Friday 22 November 2024 05:55 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton bounced back from his Brazil horror show to lead a British one-two-three in opening practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Having said he wanted to quit Mercedes in the aftermath of his disappointing 10th-placed finish in Interlagos a fortnight ago, Hamilton saw off team-mate George Russell by 0.396 seconds on the Strip.
Lando Norris, who must take at least three points out of Max Verstappen’s 62-point championship lead to extend the title battle to the penultimate race in Qatar, was third, nearly one second back.
Lewis Hamilton bounces back to lead British dominance in Las Vegas
How can Max Verstappen win the 2024 title?
Friday 22 November 2024 05:51 , Kieran Jackson
There are now just 86 points available across the next three races in Vegas, Qatar (including the final sprint race of the season) and Abu Dhabi.
By the end of the weekend in Vegas, there will be just 60 points left to claim.
That means that if Verstappen simply finishes above Norris in Vegas, he will be crowned the 2024 champion. The Dutchman would also seal the title if both drivers fail to score a point.
Verstappen will also win the 2024 title if Norris does not outscore the Red Bull driver by more than two points.
As a result, Verstappen will be world champion in Sin City if:
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If Norris is second and he finishes third with the fastest lap
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If Norris is third and he finishes fourth with the fastest lap
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If Norris is fourth without the fastest lap and he finishes fifth
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If Norris is fifth without the fastest lap and he finishes sixth
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If Norris is sixth without the fastest lap and he finishes seventh
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If Norris is seventh without the fastest lap and he finishes eighth
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If Norris is eighth without the fastest lap and he finishes ninth
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If Norris is ninth without the fastest lap or lower irrespective of where he he finishes
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