Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz cruised to a commanding victory, marking a third win in five races and intensifying the constructor’s battle as Ferrari leapfrogged Red Bull into second place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Formula 1's governing body has denied McLaren's request to review a penalty given to Lando Norris during the United States Grand Prix. The five-second penalty, issued for overtaking title rival Max Verstappen off-track, dropped Norris from third to fourth place in the final race standings.
Christian Horner, Red Bull's team principal, has defended his team against accusations regarding a ride-height-altering device on the RB20, as scrutiny intensifies during the 2024 United States Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen clinched pole position for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman having beaten Mercedes’ George Russell in Sprint Qualifying by just 0.012s.
Despite McLaren urging his teammate Oscar Piastri to assist the British driver if needed, Lando Norris said he wants to strive to win the world title by merit.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of international games have been postponed or cancelled. However, with the epidemic well controlled in Shanghai, the city has been favored by international sports organisations as an ideal place to host various games.
Formula 1 will kick off with the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on July 5, followed a week later by a second race at the same track on July 12.
Recently, Dutch Grand Prix became the latest race to be officially postponed till next year. The race was set to take place at reworked Zandvoort circuit after for the first time since 1985 but fans in the country will have to wait for another year.
Formula 1 is likely to announce a revamped calendar for the season next week with the next race in Hungary, also without spectators, and in Silverstone.
Meanwhile, the Austrian GP on July 5 is likely to be the season opener this year and would be a part of the back-to-back races at the closed Red Bull Ring.
