Las Vegas Grand Prix: Pre-race comments

Hajar: I immediately apologized to Lawson. In Brazil, a misunderstanding arose between two Racing Bulls drivers while battling for position, but Isaac Hadjar said the conflict was over... Crawford will replace Stroll in the first practice in Abu Dhabi. Aston Martin announced a change to the lineup for the first practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The team's third driver, Jack Crawford, will replace Lance Stroll at the wheel of the AMR25. Ocon: The result in Las Vegas depends on many factors. Esteban Ocon has good memories of Las Vegas, since in 2023, then competing for Alpine, he finished fourth at the new American circuit... Sainz: The level of officiating is far from what it should be. Oscar Piastri received a 10-second penalty for a collision with Kimi Antonelli at the São Paulo Grand Prix. Williams driver Carlos Sainz called the penalty for the Australian unacceptable and urged a review of the stewards' approach to officiating. Russell: McLaren will struggle in Vegas Las Vegas race winner George Russell believes that the rivals from McLaren will have a tough time this year too... Max Verstappen is ready to change his race number in 2026. For the fourth year, Max Verstappen has been competing with the champion's No. 1 on his car, but if he fails to defend the title this season, in 2026 Max will have to return to his number 33. However, the Formula 1 Commission has allowed drivers to change numbers during their careers, and in Las Vegas Max Verstappen was asked which number he will race under next season.