Overview
- Lando Norris leads the standings with Max Verstappen 49 points back, and the Red Bull driver must avoid a nine‑point further loss to remain in mathematical contention after Las Vegas, Reuters reports.
- McLaren says it acted on last year’s Vegas review to address tyre graining, aero efficiency and setup weaknesses, though team boss Andrea Stella cautions the gains will only be proven on track.
- Mercedes highlights its 2024 Las Vegas 1–2 as no guarantee for 2025, with Toto Wolff insisting the team is not taking P2 in the Constructors’ for granted on a cool, low‑grip layout.
- Red Bull’s Laurent Mekies says the team is avoiding circuit‑specific predictions after mixed form in 2025, while Verstappen notes tyre management will be critical on the fast, low‑downforce Strip Circuit.
- Event‑specific liveries headline the spectacle: Williams goes ‘all black’ to promote Atlassian’s Rovo AI, Sauber launches a ‘Final Lap’ Stake tribute, Alpine adds more BWT pink, and Racing Bulls runs a holographic design, as Haas underscores the budget stakes in a tight four‑way fight for sixth.