The Pit Straight: What Happened in Vegas?
The Pit Straight’s own Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz break down the late night in Nevada, what Las Vegas means in the American popular imagination, and how F1 got it wrong.
The Pit Straight’s own Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz break down the late night in Nevada, what Las Vegas means in the American popular imagination, and how F1 got it wrong.
After erring with track preparation that led to only eight minutes of action on Thursday, F1 offered little consolation to its fans.
Charles Leclerc proved to be right at home on the streets of Las Vegas securing pole position on the newly minted street circuit.
The Spaniard was docked 10 starting spots after the Ferrari team was forced to replace many components of his car following an unusual collision with a manhole cover.
Leclerc was followed by teammate Carlos Sainz for a Ferrari front-row lockout.
Max Verstappen persevered through brake issues to earn his 50th career win at the USGP in Austin, Texas.
Max Verstappen ended his championship-winning weekend in dominant fashion.
Verstappen took home his 13th win of the season, clinching Red Bull’s sixth Constructors’ Championship in the process.
In his ninth season of Formula 1, Carlos Sainz looks to be beginning something of a personal renaissance. Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz ponder what’s next for the Spaniard.
Carlos Sainz led from start to finish, taking advantage of pole position and a surprisingly vulnerable Red Bull to win the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand …