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2024 - 11 - 22

General Motors and Formula 1: A Match Made in Racing Heaven? 🚗💨

F1 teams - Formula 1 - General Motors - George Russell - Las Vegas Grand Prix - Lewis Hamilton - motorsport innovations

Get ready for a thrilling F1 update! General Motors is revving up for a potential entry in 2026, leaving Andretti's dreams in the dust! Check out the latest buzz from Las Vegas GP!

The world of Formula 1 is buzzing with anticipation as General Motors inches closer to securing a coveted spot on the grid for the 2026 season. With Andretti Global taking a step back and reshuffling its leadership, the path seems clearer for the American giant to make its grand entry into the racing scene. The discussions in Las Vegas have been fruitful, suggesting that the Formula 1 Management is willing to approve GM's entry, suggesting a delightful twist for fans and racing connoisseurs alike!

As the Las Vegas Grand Prix unfolds, excitement is mounting, especially for Lewis Hamilton fans who are keenly watching his every move as he aims for pole position. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, General Motors is reportedly finalizing its bid, which could soon see them join an elite group of F1 teams. The landscape of F1 is set to be transformed if GM's plans materialize, and the implications for the team dynamics and rivalries could be immense. After all, competition is what drives innovation and performance on the track!

But GM's entry isn't the only aspect piquing interest; killer qualifying sessions and electrifying practice rounds at the 2024 Las Vegas GP are adding fuel to the fire! From stunning visuals of cars zipping around the track to drivers expressing their puzzlement over performance inconsistencies, the Las Vegas GP is making headlines for all the right reasons. Hamilton’s confusion has added another layer of intrigue, as he seeks clarity alongside the thrill of chasing a title.

As the dust settles from the recent Andretti exit, the spotlight firmly shifts to GM. Will they elevate the racing culture and reinvigorate excitement in the fast-paced realm of F1? With fresh talks afoot and fans eagerly awaiting 2026, one thing's for sure: the most thrilling race era could be on the horizon!

Did you know that the first Formula 1 season kicked off in 1950? Since then, it has evolved into the high-octane, technology-driven sport we know today! And speaking of technology, General Motors has been involved in various motorsport disciplines for decades, making their potential F1 entry even more exciting! Buckle up, because the race to F1's future is about to get even more exhilarating!

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F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry ... (ESPN)

With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have ...

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Las Vegas GP: Formula 1 in fresh talks for new 11th F1 team backed ... (Sky Sports)

Formula 1 are re-considering an 11th team for 2026; General Motors have a strong likelihood of joining F1 with talks ongoing in Las Vegas; watch the Las ...

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F1 set to approve new team for F1 2026 as General Motors make ... (PlanetF1)

General Motors could be granted an F1 spot in a matter of weeks after they dropped Andretti and struck a deal with FOM.

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F1 likely to approve GM-backed team after Andretti changes (The Race)

A General Motors-backed Formula 1 entry is now likely to be approved after key Andretti changes.

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F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying schedule and start ... (The Independent)

F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Qualifying start time and schedule as Lewis Hamilton eyes pole position.

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Friday favourite: The F1 winner who impressed Red Bull's original ... (autosport.com)

The 2006 season wasn't a vintage one for Red Bull in Formula 1, but teaming up with David Coulthard for the final three races was for Robert Doornbos a memory ...

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GM closing in on 2026 F1 entry after Andretti exit (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

General Motors' bid to enter Formula 1 has picked up fresh momentum, with talks between the series and the manufacturer understood at an advanced stage over ...

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Start time of qualifying for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP (RacingNews365)

Here's the schedule for today's F1 qualifying session in Las Vegas. Check the qualifying start time here.

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11 stunning F1 practice photos from Las Vegas before the 2024 ... (For The Win)

The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix is nearly here for F1 and the practice photos are amazing.

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F1 Live: Las Vegas GP practice as it happened (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

The 22nd round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with second practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix and you can follow all of the action here.

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Lewis Hamilton unsure 'why we are where we are' as Mercedes ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

After topping the timesheets in both practice sessions on Thursday night at the dazzling Las Vegas circuit, Lewis Hamilton was left mystified by Mercedes's ...

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GM moving closer to F1 entry with revived Andretti bid (Reuters)

A General Motors-backed bid to enter Formula One as an 11th team in 2026 is now looking more likely to succeed after being previously rejected, ...

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Las Vegas F1 sights and sounds, plus: New team coming soon? (The Athletic)

Welcome to Prime Tire, The Athletic's Formula One newsletter.

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F1 Las Vegas GP live updates: Follow final practice and qualifying ... (The New York Times)

Follow live updates from Las Vegas today, as the Formula One field tackles FP3 and qualifying ahead of Saturday's grand prix in Nevada.

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Tommy Hilfiger select Alba Hurup Larsen as 2025 F1 ACADEMY ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Alba Hurup Larsen has become the fifth driver announced for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign, with the Danish racer set to represent the series' Official ...

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New F1 team set for approval as Red Bull force rival change ... (RacingNews365)

Check out all the biggest stories from the first night of track action at the Las Vegas Grand Prix with the RacingNews365 Review!

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2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 F1 results (PlanetF1)

Cool conditions once again saw Mercedes top the charts at the Las Vegas Grand Prix — but there were plenty of surprises in FP3.

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F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix – FP3 Results (Motorsport Week)

George Russell posted the quickest time in FP3 as Mercedes completed a practice clean sweep at F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 (RacingNews365)

Lewis Hamilton topped the opening two hours of the weekend, performing a near-180 on the form he and his Mercedes W15 were able to produce in the previous round ...

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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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F1 Live: Follow all the action from qualifying for the Las Vegas ... (PlanetF1)

It is time for qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after George Russell topped the times in the final practice session.

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F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying result, stream and ... (The Independent)

F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Qualifying updates, stream and times after Franco Colapinto crashes.

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2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results (RacingNews365)

It marked a clean sweep of fastest laps during practice for Mercedes this weekend. Oscar Piastri was second on the road, ahead of Carlos Sainz and the second ...

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F1 grid: Starting positions for Las Vegas Grand Prix (The Independent)

What is the starting grid? · 1. George Russell · 2. Carlos Sainz · 3. Pierre Gasly · 4. Charles Leclerc · 5. Max Verstappen · 6. Lando Norris · 7. Yuki Tsunoda · 8.

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F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix – Qualifying Results (Motorsport Week)

George Russell took pole position for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix confirming Mercedes' pace from earlier practice sessions.

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2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Qualifying results (RacingNews365)

George Russell banked pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix - pipping Carlos Sainz to top spot. With the final lap of Q3, Russell roared to P1, ...

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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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F1 - Russell takes Las Vegas pole ahead of Sainz and Gasly ... (FIA)

George Russell took his third pole position of the year in a close-fought qualifying session for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, ...

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F1 Las Vegas GP: Russell takes pole as Verstappen qualifies ahead ... (autosport.com)

George Russell is on pole for the Las Vegas GP, with F1 title fighters Max Verstappen in fifth and Lando Norris in sixth · F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Qualifying ...

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McLaren hint at 'imminent' new F1 team announcement (RacingNews365)

There is much talk of an 11th F1 team joining the grid for 2026 - and confirmation could come very soon.

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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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