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Sergio Pérez gets a classy goodbye from Max Verstappen with Red Bull teammate is out

Classy!

Sergio Pérez is out from Red Bull’s Formula 1 team after a rough season that saw him finish a disappointing eighth in the driver’s standings and leaving Red Bull third in the constructor standings.

With reports that Liam Lawson will step up and take over the second spot, that ends speculation about who will race alongside defending champion Max Verstappen.

Speaking of Verstappen, he did something classy for Pérez, sending a sweet message with the news breaking on Wednesday: “It’s been an absolute pleasure driving alongside you. We’ve had some amazing moments together that I’ll always remember. Thank you, Checo!”

Classy!

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Formula 1 starting lineup for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Check out the Formula 1 starting lineup for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend!

Abu Dhabi is the last race for Formula 1 in 2024, and McLaren will lead the field to the green flag. [autotag]Landon Norris[/autotag] won the pole for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. Oscar Piastri will join Norris on the front row for Sunday morning’s event. It is Norris’ eighth pole position of the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Lance Stroll, Kevin Magnussen, Lewis Hamilton, Jack Doohan, Alexander Albon, and Charles Leclerc all qualified 11th or worse for Sunday’s event. This occurred as Formula 1 had an intense and fun three-round session.

The full starting lineup is available below.

Formula 1 starting lineup, 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:

  1. No. 4 Lando Norris
  2. No. 81 Oscar Piastri
  3. No. 55 Carlos Sainz
  4. No. 1 Max Verstappen
  5. No. 10 Pierre Gasly
  6. No. 63 George Russell
  7. No. 27 Nico Hulkenberg
  8. No. 14 Fernando Alonso
  9. No. 77 Valtteri Bottas
  10. No. 11 Sergio Perez
  11. No. 22 Yuki Tsunoda
  12. No. 30 Liam Lawson
  13. No. 18 Lance Stroll
  14. No. 20 Kevin Magnussen
  15. No. 19 Zhou Guanyu
  16. No. 44 Lewis Hamilton
  17. No. 61 Jack Doohan
  18. No. 23 Alexander Albon
  19. No. 16 Charles Leclerc
  20. No. 43 Franco Colapinto

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Sergio Perez addresses rumors of leaving Red Bull after 2024 F1 season

Sergio Perez addresses the rumors of him leaving Red Bull after the 2024 F1 season. Check out what Perez had to say about the rumors!

[autotag]Sergio Perez[/autotag]’s status at [autotag]Red Bull[/autotag] has been one of the main topics of the 2024 F1 season. Perez sits eighth in the point standings behind the six drivers from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes, and teammate Max Verstappen. Recently, ESPN’s Nate Saunders reported that Perez is set to leave Red Bull after the season; however, what does the 34-year-old driver think of those rumors?

On Thursday, Perez addressed the rumors that he won’t return to Red Bull for the 2025 season. As of now, Perez believes, at least publicly, that he will return in 2025.

“Nothing has changed since before in terms of what I’ve said for the entire year,” Perez said. “I’ve got a contract for next year and I will be driving for Red Bull next year.”

It remains to be seen if Perez actually returns to Red Bull in 2025, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see him leave. The Red Bull driver has really, really struggled this season, and his distance in the point standings from Verstappen is alarming. Yet, Perez earning one more shot at Red Bull wouldn’t be shocking either, as he is under contract.

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Max Verstappen calls George Russell a ‘loser’ and ‘backstabber’ after claims

Max Verstappen calls George Russell a “loser” and “backstabber” after his recent comments about Qatar. Check out Verstappen’s full response!

[autotag]Max Verstappen[/autotag] and [autotag]George Russell[/autotag] are engaged in a media war. On Thursday morning, Russell spoke to the media and claimed that Verstappen threatened to intentionally wreck him at Qatar last week. The two drivers had an incident in qualifying that forced the four-time F1 champion to drop one place in the grid for the start of the event.

In response to Russell’s claims, Verstappen didn’t hold back and talked about the Mercedes driver to De Telegraaf. The war of words continued on Thursday morning, and the 2024 F1 champion is not happy.

“That’s not true; I didn’t say it like that,” Verstappen said. “[George Russell]’s exaggerating again. Do you know what I can’t stand? The way he attacks me unacceptably with the stewards and then acts like nothing happened the next day, patting me on the shoulder. I think, ‘Stay away from me.’ He invents all sorts of nonsense. With me, you always get the same: here, at home, with the stewards — I don’t change. You can’t say the same about everyone. But I’m not surprised by him.”

“George is a backstabber. The way he brings up all this nonsense — he’s just a loser. He lies and cobbles things together that don’t add up. I only voiced my opinion about his behavior with the stewards. Clearly, he couldn’t handle that. And his comments about 2021? That’s how he acted with the stewards, insinuating nonsense.”

This has been an all out back and forth, which has now spread into other members of the Red Bull and Mercedes camps. Verstappen and Russell have battled a lot on the race track in 2024, but this is the first time that it has truly boiled to this level. Verstappen and Russell’s rivalry is not going away and will only grow stronger going into the 2025 F1 season.

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George Russell claims Max Verstappen issued a threat at Qatar in 2024

George Russell claims that Max Verstappen issued a threat towards him at Qatar in 2024. Find out what Russell said about Verstappen!

[autotag]George Russell[/autotag] and [autotag]Max Verstappen[/autotag] are going back and forth ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season finale. In Qatar, Verstappen blocked Russell in qualifying and was forced to drop one spot in the grid. Both drivers went to the stewards, and it appears that emotions have boiled over. Needless to say, the drama in Abu Dhabi is through the roof.

On Thursday morning, Russell spoke to the media and made a big claim about Verstappen from Qatar. The Mercedes driver was unhappy and expressed his displeasure with the four-time F1 champion.

“I find it all quite ironic seeing as Saturday night [Max Verstappen] said he was going to purposefully go out of his way to crash into me and ‘put me on my [expletive] head in the wall,’” Russell said. “So, to question somebody’s integrity as a person, while saying comments like that the day before, I find is very ironic, and I’m not going to sit here and accept it.”

“People have been bullied by Max for years now, and you can’t question his driving abilities. But he cannot deal with adversity. Whenever anything has gone against him — Jeddah ’21, Brazil ’21 — he lashes out. Budapest this year, the very first race the car wasn’t dominant, crashing into [Lewis Hamilton], slamming his team…For me, those comments on Saturday night and Sunday were totally disrespectful and unnecessary…he’s taken it too far now.”

These are major claims by Russell, as Verstappen allegedly threatened to wreck him intentionally. The 2024 F1 season might be almost over, but the drama is not getting any quieter. In fact, the drama might only be getting louder, as two of Formula 1’s best drivers are engaged in a massive rivalry, one that could translate onto the race track.

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Michael Andretti reacts to F1 adding an 11th team for General Motors in 2026

Michael Andretti reacts to F1 adding an 11th team for General Motors in 2026. Find out what Andretti had to say about Formula 1’s decision!

Andretti Global will not join Formula 1 as a new 11th team. On Monday afternoon, Formula 1 announced that it has reached an agreement with General Motors/Cadillac to join the grid in 2026. Andretti Global initially led the charge with General Motors but was rejected by Liberty Media. Instead, former Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti will serve as a director on the team’s board.

After Formula 1’s announcement, [autotag]Michael Andretti[/autotag], who recently stepped back from Andretti Global, made his own statement about the sport adding an 11th team for General Motors. It was all class from Andretti.

“The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team,” Andretti said on social media. “I’m very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!”

It is a bittersweet day for Andretti Global, which led the charge for an 11th team with General Motors. However, it is still a proud moment for the organization, as there will be an Andretti connection within the race team. It will be interesting to watch how General Motors/Cadillac moves forward and which drivers the team selects for 2026.

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Formula 1 approves a new 11th team to join the grid starting in 2026

Formula 1 has approved a new 11th team to join the grid starting in 2026. Find out the details behind Formula 1’s upcoming 11th team!

Formula 1 will have a new look starting in a few years. On Monday afternoon, Formula 1 announced that it has reached an agreement with General Motors/Cadillac to join the grid in 2026. The sport will now have 11 teams and 22 drivers once the 2026 season begins. Former Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti will serve as a director on the team’s board.

“I feel very lucky that I’ve been able to stick around for this long and do what I love for so long.” Andretti said on social media. “And the idea that the Cadillac F1 Team wants me around….I’ll help where I can, a non-executive role with the team, not involved in day-to-day operations (because I don’t want a job ), but offering advice, inspiration, friendship anywhere I can. I am beyond fortunate.”

Initially, Formula 1 rejected an Andretti-GM bid and closed the door on that specific proposal until the 2028 seson. Now, General Motors/Cadillac will embark on its journey in Formula 1 once 2026 rolls around. This will be Formula 1’s first expansion since the field downsized to 20 cars for the 2017 season.

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George Russell wins the Formula 1 race at Las Vegas in 2024

George Russell wins the Formula 1 race at Las Vegas in 2024. Check out the race recap and full results from Las Vegas!

Formula 1 arrived in Las Vegas for one of its biggest races of the 2024 season, and it lived up to the hype. [autotag]George Russell[/autotag] and Charles Leclerc had an amazing start, but it came down to the Mercedes teammates. Lewis Hamilton made a strong push in the final tire stint, but was it enough to claim the checkered flag?

Russell’s lead shrank from 10 seconds to just under five seconds, but Hamilton didn’t have enough time or tire life. Russell won the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, earning his second win of the season. The Mercedes driver started on the pole and never faced a true challenge after Leclerc failed to make a pass in the opening stages of the event.

Las Vegas had an incredible atmosphere with solid racing, as it becomes one of Formula 1’s cornerstone events. Now, Russell can call himself a winner in the United States, alongside Max Verstappen, who clinched his fourth straight Formula 1 championship with two races left in the 2024 season.

Formula 1 results from Las Vegas in November 2024:

  1. No. 63 George Russell
  2. No. 44 Lewis Hamilton
  3. No. 55 Carlos Sainz
  4. No. 16 Charles Leclerc
  5. No. 1 Max Verstappen (2024 F1 Champion)
  6. No. 4 Lando Norris
  7. No. 81 Oscar Piastri
  8. No. 27 Nico Hulkenberg
  9. No. 22 Yuki Tsunoda
  10. No. 11 Sergio Perez
  11. No. 14 Fernando Alonso
  12. No. 20 Kevin Magnussen
  13. No. 19 Zhou Guanyu
  14. No. 43 Franco Colapinto
  15. No. 18 Lance Stroll
  16. No. 30 Liam Lawson
  17. No. 31 Esteban Ocon
  18. No. 77 Valtteri Bottas
  19. No. 23 Alexander Albon
  20. No. 10 Pierre Gasly

Max Verstappen wins the 2024 Formula 1 championship in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen wins the 2024 Formula 1 championship in Las Vegas, earning his fourth straight world title with Red Bull.

[autotag]Max Verstappen[/autotag] may not have won Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, but he has claimed something even more prestigious. On Sunday morning, Verstappen finished in fifth place in Las Vegas but won the 2024 Formula 1 championship after Lando Norris finished in sixth place. It is the Red Bull driver’s fourth straight world title.

Verstappen’s fourth Formula 1 championship comes with two races left in the 2024 season. Red Bull likely won’t claim the Constructors’ Championship, but a fourth straight Driver’s Championship is just as important. In 2023, Verstappen cruised to his third championship with 19 race wins, which is a monster number compared to his eight victories in 2024 to this point.

It’s clear that Verstappen will go down as one of Formula 1’s greatest drivers, but it remains to be seen how much more he can accomplish. Red Bull has admittedly lost a step compared to its previous success, but the driver of the No. 1 car is still the most talented on the grid. Verstappen can now call himself a four-time champion, and it likely won’t be the last one.

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Formula 1 starting lineup for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Check out the Formula 1 starting lineup for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit this weekend!

Las Vegas is next for Formula 1, and Mercedes will lead the field to the green flag. [autotag]George Russell[/autotag] won the pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit this weekend. Carlos Sainz will join Russell on the front row for Sunday’s early morning event. It is Russell’s third pole position of the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Esteban Ocon, Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso, and Lance Stroll all qualified 11th or worse for Sunday’s event. This occurred as Formula 1 had an intense and fun three-round session with one major incident involving Franco Colapinto.

The full starting lineup is available below.

Formula 1 starting lineup, 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix:

  1. No. 63 George Russell
  2. No. 55 Carlos Sainz
  3. No. 10 Pierre Gasly
  4. No. 16 Charles Leclerc
  5. No. 1 Max Verstappen
  6. No. 4 Lando Norris
  7. No. 22 Yuki Tsunoda
  8. No. 81 Oscar Piastri
  9. No. 27 Nico Hulkenberg
  10. No. 44 Lewis Hamilton
  11. No. 31 Esteban Ocon
  12. No. 20 Kevin Magnussen
  13. No. 19 Zhou Guanyu
  14. No. 43 Franco Colapinto
  15. No. 30 Liam Lawson
  16. No. 11 Sergio Perez
  17. No. 14 Fernando Alonso
  18. No. 23 Alexander Albon
  19. No. 77 Valtteri Bottas
  20. No. 18 Lance Stroll

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