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The Formula 1 season reaches a pivotal moment as the series heads to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for the penultimate round. With Max Verstappen on the verge of securing his fourth consecutive drivers’ championship, the stage is set for a celebration unlike any other in the history of the sport.

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 for Formula 1 fans, Lewis Hamilton’s first appearance for Ferrari is now expected to take place at the start of the 2025 season, with the seven-time champion getting behind the wheel of the team’s 2022 car. The news comes as Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes after 12 seasons with the German manufacturer.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has identified the team’s biggest challenge ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix: matching McLaren’s exceptional tyre management and end-of-stint pace. With Ferrari now leading Red Bull in the constructors’ standings, the Austrian outfit must find a way to outperform their rivals and stay in the hunt for the title.

Sauber has made significant changes to its management structure as it prepares for its transformation into an Audi factory team in 2026. The Swiss squad has appointed former Ferrari Formula 1 strategist Ignacio Rueda as its new Sporting Director, while long-time Sauber head Beat Zehnder has been reassigned to a supervisory role. Other key hires include the return of Giampaolo Dall’Ara as Head of Racing Engineering and the arrival of Stefan Strahnz from Mercedes as Programme Director.