race · las vegas

3 analyses · 2025

Red Bull Won Las Vegas By Doing What Mercedes Refused To

Russell was faster than Verstappen in two sectors and lost by 23 seconds because Mercedes pitted eight laps too early.

By Jamie Carver

Las Vegas 2025R

Antonelli Played the Safety Car Lottery. Verstappen Didn't Need To.

Antonelli gained 14 positions with a free pit stop under VSC on lap two, but Verstappen controlled the race by making his tyres last twice as long.

By Jamie Carver

Las Vegas 2025R

Tsunoda Never Had a Chance in Verstappen's Shadow

Verstappen ran one clean stint to the win. Tsunoda made three pit stops and still finished 87 seconds behind.

By Nadia Ferreira

Las Vegas 2025R