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Tipping Max Verstappen for pole position is never a gamble but Ferrari also looked a good bet for qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton hoped to upset the odds

Charles Leclerc didn't even start a chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix after crashing on the formation lap, leaving Max Verstappen alone on the front row to fight for the win with only Lando Norris for company

Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon crashed in the first session of Sprint qualifying in Brazil, with the duo blaming each other for the incident which scuppered their chances in the race

Lando Norris began the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint on pole with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez baring their teeth behind him, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were also well-placed

Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon both had their Sprint Shootout plans ruined after a hefty collision causing damage to the cars of both former Alpine F1 teammates

Rainclouds hovered ominously close to the Interlagos track as the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc challenged Max Verstappen for pole position in Sao Paulo

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz started ahead of Max Verstappen after a qualifying surprises, while Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez were also high up the grid as obstacles for Lewis Hamilton

Qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was marred by several investigations, including into Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, which may yet change the grid for Sunday's race

F1 rules have forced several teams into fielding different drivers in practice for this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix meaning the likes of George Russell and Pierre Gasly will be sidelined

Max Verstappen started the United States Grand Prix sixth on the grid but nursed his tyres to perfection as Red Bull outsmarted McLaren and Mercedes in the strategy department

Max Verstappen started the Sprint race on pole with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in his mirrors, to make up for his disappointing qualifying result for the main Grand Prix

Max Verstappen is already champion but came into the United States Grand Prix wanting to beat rivals like Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris yet again anyway

Struggling F1 team Alpine has received some big financial backing from major sports stars as part of a joint investment under Otro Capital that could reshape out the team looks

Trent-Alexander Arnold is one of several major sporting names to invest in Otro Capital, who are backing Formula 1 outfit Alpine, who can also boast Ryan Reynolds among their investors

Andretti Global, partnered with General Motors through its Cadillac brand, is trying to form a new Formula 1 team and has already received FIA approval to join the grid

Charles Leclerc and Esteban Ocon were among those who shared their concerns after racing in sweltering heat at the Qatar Grand Prix as the drivers struggled to concentrate

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell started the Qatar Grand Prix on Max Verstappen's tail, but threw away their chance to fight the Red Bull when they crashed into each other

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris started the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race on the front row after a stellar Shootout for McLaren, while Max Verstappen just needed a top-six finish to secure the title

Max Verstappen is on the verge of securing his third Formula 1 title at the Qatar Grand Prix and was the big favourite for pole position, though a tricky track surface opened the door for the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc

Schumacher faces being left without an F1 seat for a second straight season with team preferring instead to stick with their current driver line-ups for the 2024 campaign

Before the 2023 season had even begun, Sky Sports F1 pundit Chandhok predicted tension at Alpine with Esteban Ocon joined by fellow Frenchman and childhood friend Pierre Gasly

Max Verstappen saw off the challenge of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the start to romp to victory at Suzuka, while Red Bull made an eye-catching move with Sergio Perez

Max Verstappen was quickest in all three practice sessions to make it clear to rivals Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz that Red Bull are back to their best at Suzuka

Mattia Binotto has been linked with becoming Alpine's next permanent Team Principal after Bruno Famin took on the position on an interim basis following Otmar Szafnauer's departure

Schumacher has been off the F1 grid in 2023 after losing his Haas seat and, with few options available for next season, the Mercedes reserve driver has to look elsewhere