Toto Wolff candidly discusses how Mercedes' struggles are affecting Lewis Hamilton's legacy, while asserting that it's "not all a failure."

Toto Wolff asserts that the last three lackluster seasons Lewis Hamilton has experienced with Mercedes won't diminish the achievements he has accomplished in the past.

Hamilton has secured six out of his seven F1 drivers' titles during a legendary period with Mercedes, which is set to come to an end after this season.

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In 2025, Hamilton aims to rejuvenate his aspirations for an F1 championship by joining Ferrari.

However, Mercedes chief Wolff refuted claims that the team's three years of substandard performance might "diminish" the legacy of their iconic driver during his tenure with the team.

"It's the toughest motorsport on the planet, and we were fortunate and grateful to have secured eight World Championship titles in a row," he stated.

"No other sport had seen such an achievement before. Additionally, Lewis claimed seven drivers' titles."

"You can't assume that just because of this, you'll win all the time or compete for every championship. That's not how it works."

"The regulations were altered on two occasions, yet we sustained our performance level and secured championships."

"We've been taken by surprise by the new 2022 regulations. Up to now, we haven't managed to consistently deliver a car that offers reliable performance for the drivers. It's been challenging to create a vehicle with sufficient downforce that doesn't experience bouncing or hopping. Additionally, we need a setup where the ride quality is satisfactory and the tire wear is controllable, avoiding extremes of being too cold or too hot."

"That's just the nature of sports. It's quite simple."

When questioned about whether he considered his season unsuccessful, a basketball player responded by pointing out that Michael Jordan participated in 12 NBA seasons, winning championships in only six of them. He implied that by that logic, should the remaining six seasons be deemed failures?

"We have been competing in this championship for 12 years, and we have secured victories in eight of them. Does that mean the remaining years were unsuccessful?"

"Two years ago, we came in third place, then improved to second place last year, despite not winning any races. This year, we not only achieved victories but actually won three races."

"Therefore, it can't be considered a complete failure. It was actually a successful period for both Mercedes and Lewis."

"We aim to improve continuously, putting in effort each day and throughout every weekend. This commitment extends to the upcoming season and the major event in 2026."

"Good luck to Lewis – but let's hope the car isn't too quick."

Hamilton made a comeback this year, claiming his first win since 2021 at the F1 British Grand Prix.

Since the 2021 Abu Dhabi event, Red Bull has dominated, while Mercedes has fallen behind both McLaren and Ferrari this season.

Hamilton has just three more races left with Mercedes before he switches to the red team.

Wolff stated that there haven't been any heartfelt farewells yet, explaining, "We're still in the middle of the season, so the weekends are continuing as they always have."

"Meetings focused on long-term development aren't held very often, and we haven't had any in recent months. This is quite typical."

Currently, there isn't a strong emotional response to the fact that this is concluding. However, as we approach Abu Dhabi and the final sessions and race, it will likely be significant, given the remarkable partnership we've shared for so many years.

"However, Lewis isn't going anywhere; he'll be racing on the grid next year with a Ferrari."

We aren't losing the individual; we're merely losing the one who drives.

"We are stepping into a new era. Our drivers, aged 18 and 27, will lead the way, and this prospect is incredibly thrilling."

"On a personal note, we hope for all the best and happiness for Lewis. And perhaps a car that isn't quite as speedy."

"However, it was a choice he made, and we are fine with it."

Mercedes plans to team up George Russell with newcomer Kimi Antonelli for the next racing season.

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Why Ferrari Chose Not to Inquire About Lewis Hamilton's Early Start with the Team

Fred Vasseur clarifies the reasons behind Ferrari's decision not to approach Mercedes regarding the possibility of Lewis Hamilton joining the team ahead of schedule.

Fred Vasseur mentioned that Ferrari chose not to inquire with Mercedes about the possibility of Lewis Hamilton participating in an early Formula 1 test for their team, as a sign of "respect" for his existing contract.

Hamilton, who has claimed the world championship title seven times, is set to make a sensational move to Ferrari next season. This change comes after a remarkable 12-year career with Mercedes, during which he decided to trigger an exit clause in his contract.

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However, the possibility of Hamilton debuting with Ferrari during the post-season test after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been dismissed because the 39-year-old British driver is obligated to fulfill his engagements with Mercedes.

Hamilton is expected to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari F1 car for the first time at the Fiorano circuit, which is the team's exclusive testing location, in early 2025.

Vasseur stated that Ferrari did not ask Mercedes for permission for Hamilton to participate in the Abu Dhabi test.

"No, there's a contract in place, so I haven't even approached Toto to take any action," Vasseur clarified.

"There is an agreement in place that must be honored. Just because we are accommodating Carlos doesn't mean that everyone else is obligated to follow suit."

Wolff mentioned that Mercedes has organized "farewell" arrangements for Hamilton, which stopped him from making such an appearance.

Wolff stated that Fred never made an inquiry. He noted that the situation might vary if the destination were Williams, but emphasized that they have binding contracts with their sponsors.

"We're organizing a goodbye event for Lewis with numerous activities lined up. When I briefly discussed it with him, he remarked, 'I suppose that won't be possible.'"

"I mentioned that I didn't believe it would succeed, and that was essentially the entire situation. Therefore, I doubt Fred feels very upset about it."

Vasseur mentioned that he didn't wish to prevent Carlos Sainz, who is leaving the team, from starting early with Williams as a gesture of appreciation for Sainz's "highly professional demeanor" throughout his last year at Ferrari.

Vasseur expressed his gratitude toward Carlos for their partnership and emphasized that he has no intention of hindering him.

He performed exceptionally well with our team this season, demonstrating a high level of professionalism. It would have been easy to lose motivation or not maintain such a professional approach, but he didn't.

"In my opinion, the most fitting way to express gratitude to Carlos was by offering him the chance to participate in the test with Williams."

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Lewis Hamilton remains cautious about Mercedes' prospects in Las Vegas, stating "we'll see if the car is the same tomorrow" following his successful completion of both practice sessions.

Lewis Hamilton is keeping a wary outlook on Mercedes' prospects for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, following an unexpected back-to-back win in practice sessions.

After a disappointing performance in Brazil, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton rebounded by leading both practice sessions on Friday in Las Vegas, as Mercedes began the weekend on a positive note.

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In the initial session, Hamilton was ahead of his Mercedes colleague George Russell, and in the subsequent session, he narrowly outpaced Lando Norris from McLaren.

Throughout this season, Mercedes has frequently shown impressive performance in Friday sessions, only to see their momentum diminish over the course of the weekend. Hamilton remains cautious about this trend happening again.

"It's quite nice. I believe this is the first time I've experienced a day like this all year," remarked Hamilton.

During the first practice session, the car performed exceptionally well. However, in the second session, the performance wasn't as impressive. We'll need to make some adjustments overnight. It's challenging to pinpoint our exact standing or the reasons behind it, but I truly enjoyed navigating the track.

"We'll find out if the car remains unchanged tomorrow."

Although Hamilton posted the quickest times in both practice sessions, he cautioned that Mercedes needs to enhance their performance over longer distances.

He mentioned that while hot weather makes things slightly more challenging for them, their speed during the race remains less than ideal.

"We need to spend the night determining how to improve our race speed without sacrificing our natural lap speed."

"It was pleasant to have back-to-back sectors without the car causing any issues for me."

When questioned about whether Mercedes has a chance for pole position and victory, Hamilton said he feels confident. He entered the weekend knowing that his driving skills are not the issue.

"I need to put in a lot of effort tonight without making any major adjustments, and I hope I can get a decent amount of sleep."

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Franco Colapinto is required to undergo a medical examination to be eligible for racing following a "serious" crash involving a 50G impact. There are uncertainties surrounding Colapinto's ability to compete in the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to the "severe" accident during the qualifying session.

Williams has stated that Franco Colapinto requires additional medical assessments before being cleared to compete, following a crash with a force of 50G during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying session.

A 21-year-old driver from Argentina experienced considerable damage to his FW46 vehicle following a major crash at the second-to-last corner during his last qualifying lap. This incident resulted in him being eliminated in Q2, placing him 14th on the starting grid.

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However, it's not certain that Colapinto will participate in the race, as Williams announced he must pass another medical examination prior to Sunday's grand prix.

A Williams team statement indicated that Franco experienced a major crash that exceeded 50G during qualifying, which necessitated a medical examination.

"The blow he suffered is clearly very serious, and he must be re-assessed tomorrow to determine if he is fit to compete."

"The primary concern is Franco's health, and we are relieved that he is generally alright. We will share more information as soon as it becomes available."

Due to the severity of Colapinto's accident, which resulted in significant damage to three sections of his vehicle, he might have to start from the pitlane if he is deemed healthy enough to compete.

This incident was the sixth significant accident involving Williams in the last three events held in Mexico, Brazil, and Las Vegas.

James Vowles, the team principal for Williams, has assessed that the expense from recent reconstruction efforts amounts to several million dollars.

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Lewis Hamilton expressed that he "should have secured pole position" following a promising qualifying session that ultimately ended in disappointment in Las Vegas.

Lewis Hamilton feels that he deserved to secure the pole position for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite finishing in 10th place during the qualifying session.

In a surprising turn of events in Las Vegas, George Russell claimed pole position for the first time since the British Grand Prix four months prior, marking a significant comeback for him and the Mercedes team.

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In the first qualifying session, Russell led the field, outperforming Hamilton. However, in the second qualifying segment, the seven-time world champion, Hamilton, seized the lead, indicating a strong qualifying performance.

Errors during both of Hamilton's Q3 laps dashed his hopes of securing a spot alongside Russell on the front row, leaving him with a frustrating 10th-place finish.

Hamilton expressed that his attempt was unsuccessful at a crucial moment, stating, "I made an effort, but it didn't go as planned."

"I was expected to secure the pole position, but on the bright side, I demonstrated good speed throughout the weekend. That's the encouraging aspect to focus on."

When questioned about whether this boosts his confidence for the grand prix, a downcast Hamilton responded: "Not particularly. I believe the race is pretty much over, and clearly, winning is not an option. George did an excellent job."

In an interview with Sky Sports F1, Hamilton mentioned that he is starting from a significantly lower position and plans to see how much he can accomplish from that point.

"The main factor will be wear and tear, as last year's race at this location was quite eventful."

"I ought to have secured the pole position, but I didn't. That's the situation, and you just have to move forward and try again next time."

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff mentioned to Sky Sports F1 that the driver posted the fastest time in Q2, and the performance of the car was strong, prompting a need to investigate the factors involved.

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Red Bull acknowledges mistake involving rear wing at Las Vegas GP

Red Bull's error occurred on Friday during the Las Vegas event

Red Bull has acknowledged that they brought an incorrect rear wing to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, following an underwhelming performance on Friday.

After the initial day of practice, Max Verstappen secured the 17th position, while Sergio Perez ended up in 19th place.

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Although Red Bull typically intensifies their efforts as race weekends move forward, they admitted to an error involving a new component for the RB20.

According to Motorsport, Helmut Marko from Red Bull stated that unlike their rivals, they do not possess an additional, more compact rear wing.

"That would definitely be more beneficial."

Marko stated that it was impossible to have a new, more suitable rear wing flown in overnight in time for Saturday’s qualifying session.

He mentioned that in the short term, they did not use a soft tire, and the performance over the long distance was only somewhat satisfactory.

"At times, certain laps were strong, but the rear tires would eventually lose grip."

"There were moments of quickness. We need to work on making it more steady."

"We need to achieve better equilibrium. We can enhance our performance on individual laps. However, during extended runs, the current issue is the wear on the tires."

Nevertheless, Marko issued a cautionary note to Mercedes and McLaren, who led the timesheet on Friday.

He mentioned that although individuals might be at their quickest on Thursday or Friday, it doesn't necessarily indicate they will perform swiftly during the competition.

"We will definitely take a sensible action."

On Friday, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes recorded the quickest time, surpassing McLaren's Lando Norris.

Max Verstappen from Red Bull has the chance to secure the Formula 1 title in Las Vegas.

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Red Bull acknowledges mistake with rear wing at Las Vegas GP

Red Bull made an error on Friday during the Las Vegas event.

Red Bull has confessed to making an error by bringing an incorrect rear wing to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, following a lackluster performance on Friday.

After the initial day of practice, Max Verstappen secured the 17th position, while Sergio Perez ended up in 19th place.

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Red Bull, which often intensifies its efforts throughout race weekends, admitted to an error with a new component on the RB20.

According to Motorsport, Helmut Marko from Red Bull mentioned that they lack an additional, smaller rear wing like those used by their rivals.

"That would definitely be more beneficial."

Marko stated that it was impossible to have a new and more appropriate rear wing delivered in time for Saturday's qualifying session.

He mentioned that in the short term, they didn't use a soft tire, and the performance over a longer distance was only somewhat satisfactory.

"At times, a few laps showed strong competition, but the rear tires began to lose grip."

"There were moments of quickness. We simply need to make it more consistent."

"We require better equilibrium. While we can enhance our performance on individual laps, we are currently facing issues with tyre degradation over extended distances."

Despite this, Marko issued a cautionary note to Mercedes and McLaren, who led the times on Friday.

"Individuals may show their quickest pace on Thursday or Friday, but that doesn't necessarily translate to speed during the actual race," he remarked.

"We will definitely take a sensible action."

On Friday, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton clocked the quickest time, surpassing McLaren's Lando Norris.

Max Verstappen, racing for Red Bull, has the opportunity to secure the F1 title in Las Vegas.

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Valtteri Bottas shares insights on future plans following a revealing new tattoo.

"I'm at a point in my life where something is nearing its end."

Valtteri Bottas has revealed a fresh tattoo on his thigh that says "what's next?"

Valtteri Bottas has embraced a popular phrase on social media as he reflects on the unavoidable conclusion of his time in Formula 1.

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Sauber has decided to bring on board Formula 2 racer Gabriel Bortoleto to join forces with current Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg for the 2025 season.

Bottas finds himself at a dead end, yet he is welcoming fresh opportunities.

The individual recently took on an Iron Man triathlon, consisting of a 3.8-kilometer swim, a 180-kilometer bike ride, and a 42.2-kilometer marathon, all executed within the confines of his home. His motivation was to demonstrate his ability to accomplish this feat.

The departing Formula 1 driver revealed his latest tattoo to Sky Sports while in Las Vegas, saying, "What's next? That's the big question. That's why I made the commitment."

"I didn't have any tattoos, but I believed this one was worthwhile."

At this point in my life, one chapter is nearing its end while a new one is on the horizon.

"What comes after this? That's the question individuals need to pose to themselves and seek out the solution."

"Looking ahead, I'm not in a hurry to start anything new."

"I need to explore all possible options that will be beneficial for me in the long run, considering different paths from 2026 onwards, whether that involves Formula 1 or another direction."

Reflecting now, if that's the conclusion, I can hold my head high.

"I consistently put in my maximum effort. That's what truly matters. I have no regrets."

"Life isn't solely about racing around in circles in a car; there should be more to it than that."

"I absolutely take this sport seriously, as it is my passion and I dedicate myself fully to it."

"However, when I'm not working, I like to enjoy myself…"

There are rumors suggesting that Bottas might come back to Mercedes to take on the role of a reserve driver.

He has shown less interest in moving to a different racing series, such as IndyCar, for the 2025 season. This suggests he may be planning a return to Formula 1 in 2026, when changes to the regulations are expected.

Sauber will have a fresh appearance in 2025. At the moment, Brazilian racer Bortoleto is leading the rankings in Formula 2.

He has earned a spot as a rookie driver in Formula 1 for next year with the team that is set to become Audi in 2026.

Sauber needed to engage in discussions with McLaren, as they already had a contract with Bortoleto.

Karun Chandhok from Sky Sports referred to Bortoleto as an exceptionally skilled young driver.

"With Nico Hulkenberg, there's a harmonious mix of youthful energy and seasoned expertise."

Nico Hulkenberg has performed exceptionally this season, likely placing him among the top 10 drivers of the year.

"Bortoleto has demonstrated significant competitiveness in F2. McLaren holds him in high regard and graciously agreed to let him go."

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Yuki Tsunoda hopes to persuade Red Bull to reconsider their decision and offer him a chance to compete in Formula 1 for the 2025 season.

Yuki Tsunoda is optimistic that his racing results will persuade Red Bull to offer him a spot on their team for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

The RB driver delivered an impressive performance by securing the seventh position in the Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying session, just two spots behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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Yuki Tsunoda achieved his result as Sergio Perez experienced his sixth failure to advance past Q1 this season, posting a lap time that placed him 16th on the starting grid.

Although Perez has a contract for the upcoming year, he is facing significant pressure to keep his position due to ongoing poor performance compared to Verstappen. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has acknowledged that the team might still alter their roster of drivers for the 2025 season.

Up to this point, Tsunoda has not been considered by Red Bull as a potential candidate, with his teammate Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto, who has been filling in at Williams, seen as more probable options to replace Perez should a switch occur.

When questioned about how he plans to prove to Red Bull that he is prepared for promotion to the main team, Tsunoda replied to Sky Sports F1: "If I had the answer, I would act on it immediately after this interview."

"I can't change those things. What I can do is focus on how well I'm performing this year."

"I believe in my abilities and aim to consistently deliver strong results, hoping this will persuade them to reconsider."

"I will give my best effort and am aware of my capabilities when I join Red Bull."

"At this moment, my focus is on preparing thoroughly, presenting the outcomes, and leaving the decision up to them."

Yuki Tsunoda, who delivered a better performance than Daniel Ricciardo, initially chosen by Red Bull as a substitute for Perez, expressed his annoyance about being repeatedly passed over by Red Bull before the weekend began.

Yuki Tsunoda shared with reporters in Las Vegas that certain events began while Daniel was still his teammate. He noted that Liam joined and quickly made his presence felt.

"Frankly, it's the typical situation you find within that team or among the Red Bull group."

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Lando Norris admits that his chances for the F1 2024 championship slipped away within the initial six races. He believes that the setbacks faced at the beginning of the season were crucial to his title hopes.

Lando Norris acknowledged that the 2024 F1 championship slipped away during the initial six races of the season. Despite this, he expressed pride in having been a competitor against Max Verstappen.

The McLaren racer is set to begin the Las Vegas Grand Prix in seventh position, directly trailing his championship competitor, Verstappen, who is in sixth. To maintain any chance of claiming the title, he must finish with at least three points more than the Dutch contender.

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Norris believes that the championship was effectively decided when Red Bull dominated in the early season, a period when McLaren was not competitive. However, the British driver vowed to keep pushing hard to postpone Verstappen's championship victory festivities.

Norris stated to reporters in Las Vegas that regardless of the outcome tomorrow, his perspective will remain unchanged.

He has a strong chance of securing the championship title. However, my focus is on competing and giving my all in each race, regardless of whether Max finishes before me or not. That's just part of the sport. Today, he's slightly in front of us.

"I believe we have an opportunity to win against them tomorrow, but I will give my all as I consistently do in every race. The result will be whatever it is meant to be."

I am the person facing Max, and I'm glad it's me instead of someone else. Would I have liked it to last a little longer? Definitely.

"The championship was essentially decided during the initial six races of the season. It was during this period that Max was in control, and Red Bull had established a significant lead, making it nearly impossible to recover the points difference."

"I'm thrilled and content with how far we've come, and it's all thanks to us, without any outside help."

Norris mentioned that his McLaren vehicle faced difficulties, with each turn presenting a new issue, throughout the tough qualifying round in Las Vegas.

"The top three or four are likely unattainable," Norris mentioned to Sky Sports F1.

Throughout the weekend, Mercedes has consistently been the fastest team, which is evident. Ferrari has been close on their heels. Meanwhile, both Red Bull and our team have lagged behind by a significant margin, which was apparent in today's performance.

"We certainly anticipated achieving more than what we actually accomplished."

"If only everything had aligned during that lap, we faced issues in every turn with various problems. One moment it functions well, the next it doesn't, making it exceedingly challenging with our car."

"Searching for faster lap times without exceeding the car's limits is tricky. It proved to be too challenging for us, as was evident."

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Lando Norris discusses the "surprising" difficulties McLaren faced on Friday in Las Vegas, admitting, "I'm not very good at it."

Lando Norris expressed that his McLaren car performed "shockingly" when running on high fuel, even though he finished Friday's practice for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix with the second-best time.

Norris, aiming to maintain his championship aspirations by outscoring his competitor Max Verstappen by a minimum of three points this weekend, finished the second practice session only 0.011 seconds behind Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.

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Yet, even though Norris found McLaren's single-lap speed promising during the qualifying simulations, he remains worried about the car's race speed due to issues with tyre graining.

"It was average. In my opinion, the performance with low fuel was fine. However, with high fuel, it was quite surprising, so there are many aspects that need to be examined," Norris stated.

Mixing these elements and dealing with challenges like front graining is something I find quite difficult. It's consistently a challenge for me.

"There was plenty of time to focus on it. Essentially, it was split into two parts: one involving efficient low fuel performance and the other dealing with challenging high fuel conditions."

When questioned about whether managing graining comes down to small details, Norris replied: "It can be. If I knew the solution, I'd likely implement it."

"Although I'm aware of it, taking action remains challenging for me, as it is consistently a struggle."

"I plan to investigate the issue and determine what can be done. Currently, I can prioritize addressing high fuel concerns over low fuel ones, but achieving a good qualifying position up front is always beneficial for overall performance."

"There are many aspects to examine this evening."

The 25-year-old from Britain expressed that, due to the lack of grip on the Las Vegas track, he believed he could go faster in a regular road car than in his Formula 1 vehicle.

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Significant Progress for Potential 11th Formula 1 Team by 2026

A new F1 team might soon join the grid.

The likelihood of another Formula 1 team joining the lineup has "significantly risen," as reported by the Associated Press.

According to a report, the protracted effort by Andretti to become the 11th team in Formula 1 might receive approval in the next few weeks.

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Dan Towriss, who holds the majority ownership of the Andretti organization, is attending the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend amid intensifying discussions.

According to an AP report, Andretti's prospects of entering Formula 1 have increased following a company reorganization that reduced the involvement of Michael Andretti, who is the son of former F1 champion Mario Andretti.

According to the report, discussions have increased following the reduction of his position.

With Michael Andretti no longer at the helm, the team might be rebranded under the name of General Motors, the corporation that presently supports Andretti.

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Las Vegas has become a significant event in the Formula 1 schedule, marking its return after a highly awaited revival last year, as the sport continues to grow its presence in the United States.

However, Haas is the sole team that receives support from the United States.

Despite their efforts to join the championship earlier this year, Andretti was unable to secure the backing of the current 10 Formula 1 teams.

This is even though the FIA has given their entry the green light

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was questioned regarding the seemingly altered position on adding an 11th team to the Formula 1 grid.

Wolff informed the Associated Press that they have a legal responsibility as board members to advocate for what benefits the company and its staff the most, and they have fulfilled this duty.

"If a team can enhance their championship status, especially if General Motors enters the scene as a team owner, that's a whole different scenario."

"As long as it fosters creativity and boosts the sport's popularity and revenue, no team will oppose it. I'm hopeful about that."

"Nobody from Andretti, Andretti Global, or any future name of the organization has ever discussed with me any details about their creative vision."

"However, the teams don't have to make a decision since they aren't responsible for it. The decision is made by the commercial rights holder along with the FIA, and we are not involved."

"When I want to get an invitation to a party and attend it, I make it a point to sit with the group and share who I am. I explain why I'm enjoyable company and assure them that everyone will appreciate having me there."

"That hasn't occurred, but in my opinion, and this is just my personal perspective rather than a professional one, there's nothing within our power to do or say about it."

"I don't know the individuals involved. While I've talked to Mario, I haven't had any conversations with his son or anyone else associated with them. I'm not familiar with who they are. However, I do know GM and have a high opinion of them."

For ten years, James worked as a sports journalist at Sky Sports, where he reported on a wide range of topics including American sports, soccer, and Formula 1.

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