Aston Martin has confirmed that Felipe Drugovich will leave the team after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ending a three-year spell as reserve driver. The former F2 champion will move to Formula E with Andretti in 2026, while Jack Crawford steps in as Aston’s new third driver.
Aston Martin may replace CEO Andy Cowell following growing tension with Adrian Newey, with Christian Horner emerging as a possible successor. The internal conflict arrives just months before the team begins its 2026 works partnership with Honda.
McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas has reset the 2025 title fight. Norris’ lead has shrunk to 24 points, leaving Verstappen and Piastri back in contention with 58 points left. Verstappen can still win the championship, but Norris only needs consistent podiums to stay ahead.
Lewis Hamilton endured the worst qualifying session of his career in Las Vegas, finishing last in Q1 after misreading the timing line signals and losing his final lap. A bollard strike and yellow flags added to the chaos, ending a day that had begun with optimism after a strong FP3.
A technical fault on the FIA side caused Mercedes to be investigated for failing to submit mandatory setup documents. The team was cleared once officials confirmed the email had been sent on time.
George Russell lost a strong pole position opportunity in Las Vegas after a sudden steering issue disrupted his final Q3 laps. He starts fourth but believes the race still offers a chance to recover.
Alpine faces an investigation in Las Vegas after failing to electronically return a required set of intermediate tires during a wet-declared practice session.
Red Bull sees promising speed on soft tyres in Las Vegas, but Max Verstappen remains cautious as tyre warming and unpredictable conditions shape the early weekend picture.












