New president could pave the way for Andretti-Cadillac, What's on the line at F1's second Las Vegas GP, and other big updates

New president could pave the way for Andretti-Cadillac 

Mario Andretti expressed hope that his son Michael's Cadillac-backed bid to enter Formula 1 is no longer blocked. Dutch journalist Jack Plooij linked recent F1 tensions to Donald Trump's election victory, with Republicans pressuring F1 over alleged anti-competitive actions against Andretti's team. Amid rumors of leadership changes involving Liberty Media's Greg Maffei and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, Michael Andretti stepped back, potentially to remove obstacles for Andretti Global's F1 ambitions. Mario confirmed the team's goal to join F1 in 2026 but said the situation is politically sensitive.

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What's on the line at F1's second Las Vegas GP

Max Verstappen could win his fourth straight World Championship in Las Vegas if he finishes ahead of Lando Norris or in certain positions. Ferrari wants to catch McLaren in the constructors' battle but needs a strong performance this weekend. The FIA's firing of race director Niels Wittich has caused controversy, with teams upset about leadership changes. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is trying to improve this year, as it offers more affordable tickets and aims to show its potential as a regular F1 race.

Click here to read the full article by Filip Cleeren (motorsport.com)

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Pirelli still lacks data on C6 compound for 2025

Pirelli is still evaluating the performance of its new C6 tire compound for the 2025 F1 season after conducting tests with Ferrari at Paul Ricard and in Mexico. The C6 is expected to provide softer tires for more variety in race strategies, especially on street circuits. However, Pirelli’s Mario Isola stated they’re not yet sure about the compound’s effectiveness and will wait for more data, particularly from the Abu Dhabi post-season test. He also mentioned they want to keep the option of using different tire compounds, like C3, C4, and C6, for certain races.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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McLaren teen aims to inspire women in motorsport

Ella Lloyd is joining McLaren for the 2025 F1 Academy season to help get more women into motorsport. She only started racing two years ago but has already earned four podiums in F4. Ella faces mixed reactions from some male drivers but hopes the growing presence of women in the sport will inspire young girls. Supported by her family, Ella continues to take small steps towards her ultimate goal of racing in F1.

Click here to read the full article by Lola Mayor & Claire Summers (bbc.com)

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Stake unveils 'flaming hot' Las Vegas GP livery

Sauber has revealed a special flame design for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was made in partnership with Stake. The green flames on the C44 car show the team's strong spirit and drive, even though they are last in the Constructors' standings with no points. Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas will wear matching flame suits, and the team's garage will also have the same design. Sauber hopes this bold look will make an impact at one of the biggest events in motorsport.

Click here to read the full article by Dan Lawrence (motorsportweek.com)