Las Vegas Grand Prix

2024 - 11 - 23

Pole Position with a Side of Sin City: F1 Qualifying Drama Unfolds!

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George Russell steals the show in Las Vegas! Get the lowdown on the thrilling qualifying session and what it means for the Grand Prix!

The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying session proved to be as thrilling as you’d expect, with Mercedes driver George Russell taking pole position amidst the dazzling lights of the Strip. In an intense battle for supremacy, Russell clocked in a final lap that had fans on the edge of their seats, narrowly edging out Ferrari's Carlos Sainz by just 0.098 seconds. With George’s skillful performance, he has secured his third pole of the season, raising eyebrows and expectations on what he will bring to the race this Sunday.

The odds and drama don’t stop there! The starting grid adjustment following a penalty saw Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, placed fifth. The title contenders, Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, found themselves not in the top spots as expected, creating an atmosphere ripe for surprises. Team Principal Andrea Stella and McLaren’s Lando Norris expressed their strategies clearly, geared to take full advantage of the race dynamics that Sunday promises, as they aim for a podium finish.

Interviewed immediately post-qualifying, Russell reflected on the intense pressure that comes with driving in Sin City, laughingly pointing out how much easier it would be to strategize if the circuit was a casino; it’s all about the right bets! Rivals like Pierre Gasly, who clinched an impressive third position, and others hope to steal the spotlight from the fast and furious Mercedes team.

As fans gear up for the race, one cannot forget the buzz surrounding the recent additions to the F1 calendar, including the much-anticipated F1 Live event. With so many layers to this year's championship, the tension leading to the Las Vegas Grand Prix has never felt fiercer! It’s a nail-biter to see if Verstappen will secure his coveted fourth drivers championship this weekend or if he’ll have to wait until the Qatar round.

Fun fact: Did you know that the Las Vegas Strip Circuit has the world’s first-ever F1 night race? The iconic lights not only make for a spectacular visual but also transform racing into a unique experience! Also, keep an eye on George Russell – if he continues this momentum, he could just be the star of Netflix's next hit docu-series, “Drive to Survive: The Las Vegas Saga!”

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2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix – Qualifying Report (mclaren.com)

Hear from McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as Team Principal Andrea Stella, after Qualifying in Las Vegas.

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2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Qualifying F1 results (PlanetF1)

Here are the complete qualifying results from the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada, where a thrilling qualifying session played out.

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Adjusted starting grid for 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix after penalty (RacingNews365)

Will Max Verstappen wrap up his fourth drivers' championship or will it roll onto Qatar? Also, the trio dissect the recently-confirmed F1 Live event to ...

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch ... (autosport.com)

F1 Las Vegas GP race information, TV timings, highlights, radio and weather forecast.

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F1 - 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Post-Qualifying Press Conference ... (FIA)

DRIVERS 1 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes)2 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari)3 – Pierre GASLY (Alpine)TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by James Hinchcliffe) Q: George Russell, ...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the qualifying action from Las Vegas as ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

George Russell took his third pole position of the season in qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, pipping Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly to the top in a ...

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F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying results, race start ... (The Independent)

As Russell saw off Ferrari's Carlos Sainz by just 0.098 seconds to land top spot in Sin City, Hamilton was left to rue two mistakes which leaves him way down ...

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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Catch up on how qualifying unfolded (BBC Sport)

Mercedes driver George Russell pipped Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix with the final lap of an engrossing qualifying ...

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PIRELLI STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

George Russell takes his third pole position of the year, while the two drivers' title contenders share the third row: Max Verstappen down in fifth but ahead of ...

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Las Vegas GP Qualifying: George Russell takes pole for Mercedes ... (Sky Sports)

George Russell maintained Mercedes superb Las Vegas pace to take pole; Carlos Sainz in second as Pierre Gasly takes shock third; Max Verstappen edges out ...

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Lewis Hamilton adamant he 'should have been on pole' in Las ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Lewis Hamilton was left to rue what might have been after qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver's challenge for pole position ...

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F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix LIVE: Race start time, schedule, grid ... (The Independent)

F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Race start time and schedule as George Russell starts on pole.

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What time does the Las Vegas Grand Prix start and how can I watch? (Fox Sports)

Max Verstappen will be out to clinch a fourth drivers championship in six years at Sunday's (AEDT) Las Vegas Grand Prix. Every qualifying session and race ...

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What time is the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix? Start time for race (USA TODAY)

2024 F1 standings: Max Verstappen: 393 points; Lando Norris: 331 points; Charles Leclerc: 307 points; Oscar Piastri: 262 points; Carlos Sainz Jr.: 244 points.

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Qualifying Highlights | Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 (beIN SPORTS)

George Russell will start from pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Alpine's Pierre Gasly. #Motorsports ...

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F1's high-stakes gamble on Las Vegas GP is already paying out (The Guardian)

The Strip is sprinkling its stardust on F1's ambition to break America, with drivers, fans and locals buying into a project that already has a special feel.

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George Russell claims Las Vegas F1 GP pole for Mercedes with ... (The Guardian)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz second with Alpine's Pierre Gasly in third as Verstappen starts ahead of Lando Norris with eye on fourth consecutive title.

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George Russell speeds to pole at Las Vegas Grand Prix (The Straits Times)

FILE PHOTO: Nov 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas driver George Russell (63) during qualifying at Las Vegas Circuit.

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George Russell speeds to pole at Las Vegas Grand Prix ... (The Hindu)

George Russell secures pole position in Las Vegas Grand Prix with a top qualifying time of 1:32.312 seconds.

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix odds: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Charles ... (The Athletic)

Max Verstappen has fallen behind both Ferrari drivers in the odds to win the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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Updated 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weather forecast (RacingNews365)

It is incredibly chilly, leaving drivers struggling with tire temperatures and graining. The race is also being run in chilly conditions, although at around 22 ...

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What To Watch For in the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Verstappen ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

From a wide open race at the front to the potential crowning of a world champion, and from Franco Colapinto's recovery from a heavy crash to unusually low ...

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How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at ... (CNN)

Max Verstappen has the chance to add to one of the most entertaining Formula One seasons in recent memory by becoming a four-time World Drivers' Champion on ...

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Franco Colapinto declared fit to race in Las Vegas Grand Prix after ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Williams rookie Franco Colapinto has been declared fit to race in Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix, following the 50G impact he suffered in the second ...

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Williams Will Race Both Cars in Las Vegas Grand Prix, Colapinto ... (RoadandTrack.com)

After a 50G crash at the end of Q2, it was unclear if Franco Colapinto would be given a clean bill of health to race in the Las Vegas Grand Prix or if his ...

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix live updates: George Russell starts from ... (Yahoo Sports)

Formula 1 has taken over Las Vegas for the second straight year as the 22nd round of its world championship will be staged on and around the iconic strip.

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2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix race start video: Enjoy the race start in ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Mercedes' George Russell was pitch perfect in his launch from pole position as the Las Vegas Grand Prix got under way, holding the lead into Turn 1 as ...

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2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix – F1 results and latest standings after ... (PlanetF1)

Mercedes' George Russell won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, having led the race from his pole position, with teammate Lewis Hamilton coming home second. George ...

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Verstappen secures fourth championship at star-studded Las Vegas ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Max Verstappen has clinched his fourth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' title, edging out rival Lando Norris with two races to spare despite finishing fifth ...

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2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix race highlights video: Relive the Las ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is a four-time Formula 1 world champion, after the Dutch driver claimed P5 in the Las Vegas Grand Prix – seeing off the title ...

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his fourth F1 title at Las Vegas ... (Aljazeera.com)

Verstappen edges Norris in the race and becomes the sixth man to claim four world championship titles, all in a row.

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LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen takes title whilst Russell wins in Las ... (RacingNews365)

Follow along live with the potentially title-deciding 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix!

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