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The Formula 1 season heads to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, for the second edition of the street race on the iconic Strip. This weekend, the drivers will battle it out for championship points, with Max Verstappen on the cusp of a historic fourth consecutive title. Ferrari seeks to strike back, while the fallout from the FIA’s leadership changes takes center stage.

In a major shakeup, the FIA has announced that Niels Wittich has stepped down as Formula 1 Race Director, effective immediately. Wittich’s departure marks a significant change in the sport’s landscape, as he played a crucial role in shaping on-track proceedings. His successor, Rui Marques, brings a wealth of experience and is expected to bring stability and expertise to the role.

In a significant development, the FIA has admitted that it made an error in not issuing a black-and-white warning flag to Max Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix. This acknowledgment comes after the governing body’s internal review concluded that Verstappen’s actions violated the FIA’s Driving Standards Guidelines and could have prevented a late-race collision with Lando Norris.

In a bid to resolve the ongoing issue of Formula 1 track limits, the Silverstone circuit has incorporated elements of the solution deployed at the Red Bull Ring, following its successful debut at the Austrian Grand Prix. The FIA’s new arrangement, which involves adding gravel and reducing kerb size, aims to prevent drivers from automatically running wide without consequence.

Carlos Sainz has joined the chorus of critics against the FIA’s proposed 2026 Formula 1 regulations, accusing the governing body of ‘over-complicating’ the new ruleset. The Ferrari driver expressed concerns about the 50/50 power split hybrid power unit and the accompanying aerodynamic changes, suggesting the regulations may be too restrictive and lead to a spread-out field.