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🌎 Around Formula 1

📉 Vegas Ticket Dip - Ticket and hotel prices for the upcoming Las Vegas GP have significantly dropped, with a 35% decrease for race day seats amid waning excitement after Verstappen's early championship win and changes to the Strip's iconic features. Read more

💸 F1 Revenue Soars - Formula 1 reported a significant revenue boost in Q3 2023, with a 24% increase to $887 million, driven by more races, higher fees, and new sponsorships. Operating income also rose by 61%, with teams receiving increased payouts due to the sport's growth. Read more

🏎️ GM Exclusive to Andretti - General Motors has stated it will only enter Formula 1 through a partnership with Andretti, rejecting any collaboration with other teams. Despite FIA approval, Andretti must now prove to F1 that their entry will benefit the sport, with financial discussions ongoing. Read more

🛞 Drivers

🥈 Norris Ties Unwanted F1 Record - Has matched Nick Heidfeld's record for the most podiums without a win, securing his 13th top-three finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as he continues to chase his elusive first F1 victory. Read more

🚀 Sainz's Startline Struggles -Attributes his poor starts during the Brazilian Grand Prix to a faulty clutch in his Ferrari, a setback in a season where strong launches were typical for the team, costing valuable points and contributing to a challenging race weekend. Read more

🤔 Leclerc's Ferrari Dilemma - Reportedly questioning his future with Ferrari, as team boss Fred Vasseur embarks on a "mission" to secure his star driver's confidence and continued commitment amidst contract renewal talks. Read more

🏎 Teams

😔 Ricciardo's Regretful Apology - Horner reveals that Danny apologized for his 2018 Red Bull departure, admitting he was "badly advised." Ricciardo's move to Renault and later McLaren yielded limited success, leading to his realization and subsequent apology to Horner. Read more

🇺🇸 Mercedes' Cautious Approach in Brazil Linked to Austin DSQ - Their conservative ride height in Brazil, a response to Hamilton's disqualification in Austin, contributed to their worst performance of the season, with Hamilton finishing eighth and Russell retiring due to engine issues. Read more

✊ Aston's Persistent P4 Chase - Mike Krack remains committed to the team's pursuit to surpass McLaren for fourth place in the constructors' standings, despite recent performance disparities. With a recent podium finish in Brazil, Krack emphasizes the team's commitment to never give up and to maximize their potential in the remaining races.

📊 Standings

Highs and Lows at São Paulo

🇳🇱 Dominant Dutchman - Max clinched his 17th win of the season at Interlagos, surpassing Alain Prost in career victories and continuing his record-breaking streak in a year he's already secured the championship.

😕 Unlucky Leclerc - Misfortune continued as a pre-race technical failure eliminated him, adding to a series of setbacks that marred his season, including a recent disqualification in Austin.

🥈 Norris' Near Miss - Secured another podium, his fifth in six races, proving consistent despite not achieving a coveted win, and remains a strong contender in the drivers' standings.

🤢 Mercedes' Misery - Faced a grim weekend, with both Hamilton and Russell struggling with tire issues and reliability, a stark contrast to their expectations based on previous performances at the Brazilian track.

🚀 Aston's Ascent - Bounced back from recent troubles, with Alonso's spirited defense against Perez highlighting a strong team performance that saw them secure valuable points.

💥 Albon's Accident - Promising start was cut short by a first-lap collision, resulting in a significant setback for Williams in both the race and their season's aspirations.

😤 Tsunoda's Triumph - Scored points in both the Sprint and the main race, bolstering AlphaTauri's late-season surge as they close the gap to Williams in the constructors' standings.

🤬 Alfa's Anguish - Suffered a double DNF, a blow to their constructors' championship hopes, as they struggle with reliability issues at a critical point in the season.

💪 Gasly's Gain - Strategic race setup paid off, allowing him to overtake multiple competitors, including a Mercedes, to finish strongly in the points for Alpine.

💔 Haas' Heartbreak - Experienced the "cardinal sin" of motorsport, with both drivers involved in an incident, leading to a disappointing finish and concerns over recurring tire wear issues. Read more