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In the latest episode of Motorsport Speak – the podcast brought to you by Motorsport Monday and Motorsport Week – Dan Lawrence and Jack Oliver Smith review the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix which saw Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinch his fourth straight Drivers’ title.
Mercedes regained victory in the GP in Vegas with George Russell securing pole position and leading the team to a one-two finish ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari closed the gap to McLaren in the Constructors’ standings, with only 24 points separating the two teams before the end of the 2024 season. The fight for positions is intense, as Haas reclaimed sixth place from Alpine and RB, with just four points between them. General Motors secured a spot on the 2026 F1 grid, marking a significant announcement during the weekend. The discussion also revolves around the success of General Motors compared to Michael Andretti and the potential drivers for the upcoming Cadillac F1 team in 2026. Looking ahead, McLaren seems to be the favored team for the upcoming Qatar GP.
