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A controversial five-second penalty cost McLaren's Lando Norris a podium finish at the United States Grand Prix, hindering his pursuit of Max Verstappen in the drivers' championship. The race, held in Austin, saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim victory, with Norris finishing fourth after initially overtaking Verstappen late in the race.

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In a surprising turn of events, Michael Andretti has stepped down from his ownership role at Andretti Global, the racing team he has led since 2002. This move marks a significant shift in the motorsports landscape, as Andretti transitions to a more strategic role within the organization.

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Formula 1 will scrap from next season the bonus point awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap in a grand prix, the governing FIA said on Thursday. Since 2019 the regulations have allocated an extra point provided the driver finishes in the top 10 - a potentially significant consideration in a 24-race season like 2024.

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Charles Leclerc, the talented Ferrari driver, recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post celebrating the engagement of his older brother, Lorenzo Leclerc, to Dr. Charlotte Di Pietro. The joyous occasion was marked with a family dinner at the luxurious Amazonico Monte-Carlo, one of Monaco’s most exclusive dining spots, surrounded by loved ones.

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Lewis Hamilton has publicly criticized FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for his recent comments comparing Formula 1 drivers’ swearing over team radio to rap music. Ben Sulayem suggested that F1 should differentiate itself from rap music, which he associated with excessive use of swear words.