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Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ecstatic George Russell had just won the Formula 1 race Saturday night when he exclaimed in his radio, “Vegas!” He was ready to start celebrating in America's party capital, saying he would skip his flight back to his home in the United Kingdom to make the...
Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Asked how he planned to celebrate his fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, Max Verstappen did a quick scan of the room searching for a drop of alcohol. “Well, I ran out of beer, so I don't know,” he said. “Maybe another one, and then maybe I switch to...
A man called 911 for help during a home invasion. Las Vegas police fatally shot him
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot him, according to authorities and 911 calls. Brandon Durham called 911 early Nov. 12, saying he was hiding with his 15-year-old daughter after someone broke into his home,...
Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week, The Associated Press has learned. The team will be called Cadillac F1 and powered by Ferrari engines when it enters the sport in 2026....
Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle
LAS VEGAS (AP) — George Russell put Mercedes on the pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in an upset over teammate Lewis Hamilton, who had been considered the favorite but struggled in Friday night's final qualifying session. “It feels incredible to be back on pole, we've been so...
Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen, needing just three points over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to seal a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied the crown Saturday night. The most jarring sign of trouble came in Thursday night's...
More competitive field increases betting interest in F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There is a little more racing drama for Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix than a year ago when Max Verstappen was running away with the Formula 1 championship and most of the news centered on the disruptions leading up to the race. But with a little more...
F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased. So much so that F1 and Formula One Management could have a decision to grant the...
US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?
DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back a significant share of travelers on a tight budget. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy...
Lewis Hamilton paces both F1 practices on opening day of Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton paced both of Thursday night's practices at the Las Vegas Grand Prix just two weeks after one of the worst races of his career. The Mercedes driver was despondent over his performance in Brazil when he intimated after...
