F1 Fast Five: 10,000 Landostand tickets sell out in under two hours, Las Vegas restaurant sues F1 over major revenue losses, and other big updates

10,000 Landostand tickets sell out in under two hours

The 10,000 tickets for Lando Norris' 'Landostand' at Silverstone sold out in under two hours. Fans quickly purchased the £474 three-day tickets, which include merchandise and visits from Norris. He thanked his fans and said it was unbelievable to see so much support. Even though Norris hasn’t won the British Grand Prix yet, he is very popular and has won other big races recently.

Click here to read the full article by Kieran Jackson (independent.co.uk)

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Las Vegas restaurant sues F1 over major revenue losses

An Italian restaurant near the Las Vegas Strip, Ferraro’s Ristorante, is suing Formula 1 and the Grand Prix, saying the race has cost it "millions of dollars" in lost revenue. The restaurant claims it has lost many customers and money because of disruptions from race preparations, like blocked foot traffic and problems for employees getting to work. While the lawsuit doesn’t try to stop the upcoming race, it does ask for damages due to the impact of closing the Las Vegas Strip. This is the third lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix by local businesses.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol (racingnews365.com)

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How McLaren’s rear wing decision drew attention in Singapore

McLaren's rear wing choice at the Singapore Grand Prix attracted attention after the 'mini-DRS' issue. While other teams went for maximum downforce, McLaren used a lower downforce setting, with Oscar Piastri changing from high to this option. They also updated their beam wing to improve how its parts worked together. Meanwhile, Red Bull adjusted its front brake assembly for better cooling, and Ferrari introduced a new front wing aimed at increasing downforce by focusing on flexibility, taking cues from McLaren's design.

Click here to read the full article by Matt Somerfield & Giorgio Piola (motorsport.com)

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Should Red Bull worry about losing their chief strategist?

Red Bull Racing's Head of Race Strategy, Will Courtenay, is leaving the team by mid-2026 to join McLaren. His departure is significant as he's been instrumental in Max Verstappen's success and formed a strong partnership with Hannah Schmitz. McLaren aims to improve its strategy department with Courtenay, and Red Bull is expected to feel his absence. While McLaren hopes to bring him on board earlier, Red Bull is unlikely to agree.

Click here to read the full article by Ludo van Denderen (gpblog.com)

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Three charged in £12.5m Schumacher blackmail plot

Three men have been charged in Germany for allegedly trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family for £12.5 million. The main suspect, Yilmaz T, 53, threatened to release personal videos and photos from Schumacher’s life after his skiing accident in 2013. His 30-year-old son is accused of creating an untraceable email to send blackmail evidence, while a former security guard is said to have sold the photos to them for a large amount of money. Prosecutors have found evidence linking the suspects to the crime, and they could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.

Click here to read the full article by Luke Power (dailymail.co.uk)