Thomas Maher
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F1 editor/Journalist @PlanetF1com.bsky.social
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BREAKING: McLaren's two drivers have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lando Norris loses P2, Oscar Piastri loses P4.
Huge for the championship. #F1 #LasVegasGP
Lando Norris loses P2, Oscar Piastri loses P4.
Huge for the championship. #F1 #LasVegasGP
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
BREAKING: McLaren's two drivers have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lando Norris loses P2, Oscar Piastri loses P4.
Huge for the championship. #F1 #LasVegasGP
Lando Norris loses P2, Oscar Piastri loses P4.
Huge for the championship. #F1 #LasVegasGP
BREAKING: McLaren's two drivers are being investigated for excessive plank wear. FIA summons is in, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in bother... #F1 #LasVegasGP
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
BREAKING: McLaren's two drivers are being investigated for excessive plank wear. FIA summons is in, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in bother... #F1 #LasVegasGP
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After qualifying in treacherous conditions, here are our winners and losers from the session in Las Vegas.
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Winners and losers from the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying
Lando Norris' grip on the F1 2025 title tightened further in qualifying in Las Vegas, as he stormed to pole position ahead of Max Verstappen.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
After qualifying in treacherous conditions, here are our winners and losers from the session in Las Vegas.
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No further action against Mercedes:
The team could demonstrate that setups sheets had been emailed to the FIA department on time, but was not received before the deadline due to an IT security issue. #F1 #LasVegasGP
The team could demonstrate that setups sheets had been emailed to the FIA department on time, but was not received before the deadline due to an IT security issue. #F1 #LasVegasGP
November 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
No further action against Mercedes:
The team could demonstrate that setups sheets had been emailed to the FIA department on time, but was not received before the deadline due to an IT security issue. #F1 #LasVegasGP
The team could demonstrate that setups sheets had been emailed to the FIA department on time, but was not received before the deadline due to an IT security issue. #F1 #LasVegasGP
Interesting doc from the FIA just landed:
"At 20:12, Mercedes still had not submitted the set-up
sheets for both of their cars."
The matter is being referred to the stewards. #F1 #LasVegasGP
"At 20:12, Mercedes still had not submitted the set-up
sheets for both of their cars."
The matter is being referred to the stewards. #F1 #LasVegasGP
November 22, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Interesting doc from the FIA just landed:
"At 20:12, Mercedes still had not submitted the set-up
sheets for both of their cars."
The matter is being referred to the stewards. #F1 #LasVegasGP
"At 20:12, Mercedes still had not submitted the set-up
sheets for both of their cars."
The matter is being referred to the stewards. #F1 #LasVegasGP
PlanetF1.com understands Piastri had no knowledge of the post, and it was erroneously posted by one of the small team that supports the Australian. #F1 #LasVegasGP
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Revealed: The truth behind Oscar Piastri's mystery social media post
Oscar Piastri shared a bizarre post on social media that stoked the fire of conspiracy theorists.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
PlanetF1.com understands Piastri had no knowledge of the post, and it was erroneously posted by one of the small team that supports the Australian. #F1 #LasVegasGP
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Mercedes has confirmed George Kurtz, CEO of Crowdstrike, has become Technology Advisor to the team, having become part of its ownership structure.
Krutz has acquired 15 percent of Toto Wolff's holding company, which owns 33 percent of the Mercedes #F1 team.
Krutz has acquired 15 percent of Toto Wolff's holding company, which owns 33 percent of the Mercedes #F1 team.
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Mercedes has confirmed George Kurtz, CEO of Crowdstrike, has become Technology Advisor to the team, having become part of its ownership structure.
Krutz has acquired 15 percent of Toto Wolff's holding company, which owns 33 percent of the Mercedes #F1 team.
Krutz has acquired 15 percent of Toto Wolff's holding company, which owns 33 percent of the Mercedes #F1 team.
“There were a couple of races where, yes, I needed to do some head scratching and work out what was going on." #F1 #LasVegasGP
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'Headscratching' over as Oscar Piastri targets late-season title bid revival
Oscar Piastri has a better idea of where things have gone wrong for him in recent races, as he has a clear target for the final rounds.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“There were a couple of races where, yes, I needed to do some head scratching and work out what was going on." #F1 #LasVegasGP
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While the idea of mandatory two stops is officially just on pause, it appears there has been significant pushback from many of the teams against such a proposal. #F1
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Mandatory two-stop proposal put on hold as F1 teams express misgivings
An idea to introduce mandatory two-stop strategies is currently paused, but many of the teams are believed to be against it as a whole.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
While the idea of mandatory two stops is officially just on pause, it appears there has been significant pushback from many of the teams against such a proposal. #F1
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New race weekend, new VCARB livery! In partnership with Cash App's new Holo card, here's the VCARB02 for this weekend in Las Vegas. #F1 #LasVegasGP
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New race weekend, new VCARB livery! In partnership with Cash App's new Holo card, here's the VCARB02 for this weekend in Las Vegas. #F1 #LasVegasGP
Another one-off livery for Williams this weekend, in deference to sponsor Rovo.
1:18 and 1:43 model collectors must be loving this year...
#F1 #LasVegasGP
1:18 and 1:43 model collectors must be loving this year...
#F1 #LasVegasGP
November 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Another one-off livery for Williams this weekend, in deference to sponsor Rovo.
1:18 and 1:43 model collectors must be loving this year...
#F1 #LasVegasGP
1:18 and 1:43 model collectors must be loving this year...
#F1 #LasVegasGP
Aston Martin Lagonda being delisted from the London Stock Exchange appears imminent. #F1
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Aston Martin denies Saudi privatisation as stock exchange delisting rumours grow
Aston Martin may be on the cusp of being delisted from the London Stock Exchange, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Aston Martin Lagonda being delisted from the London Stock Exchange appears imminent. #F1
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Ella, Ella, Ella (eh, eh, eh for all you Rihanna fans)
McLaren has expanded its driver development programme by signing Ella Stevens and Ella Hakkinen, joining Ella Lloyd.
McLaren has expanded its driver development programme by signing Ella Stevens and Ella Hakkinen, joining Ella Lloyd.
November 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Ella, Ella, Ella (eh, eh, eh for all you Rihanna fans)
McLaren has expanded its driver development programme by signing Ella Stevens and Ella Hakkinen, joining Ella Lloyd.
McLaren has expanded its driver development programme by signing Ella Stevens and Ella Hakkinen, joining Ella Lloyd.
F1 liveries should become a little more exciting going forwards:
The #F1 Commission met today and has agreed that a minimum of 55% of surface area (when viewed from the side and above) must be covered by painted or stickered liveries, as opposed to bare carbon fibre surfaces.
The #F1 Commission met today and has agreed that a minimum of 55% of surface area (when viewed from the side and above) must be covered by painted or stickered liveries, as opposed to bare carbon fibre surfaces.
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
F1 liveries should become a little more exciting going forwards:
The #F1 Commission met today and has agreed that a minimum of 55% of surface area (when viewed from the side and above) must be covered by painted or stickered liveries, as opposed to bare carbon fibre surfaces.
The #F1 Commission met today and has agreed that a minimum of 55% of surface area (when viewed from the side and above) must be covered by painted or stickered liveries, as opposed to bare carbon fibre surfaces.
Red Bull and Racing Bulls will launch their 2026 #F1 seasons at Ford Racing's season starter in Detroit on January 15th.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Red Bull and Racing Bulls will launch their 2026 #F1 seasons at Ford Racing's season starter in Detroit on January 15th.
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In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe with everyone, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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Oscar Piastri penalty a microcosm of playing it safe in McLaren's polite title fight
Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil isn't quite the final nail in the coffin of his championship, but he needs some fortune for a turnaround.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe with everyone, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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Oscar Piastri penalty a microcosm of playing it safe in McLaren's polite title fight
Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil isn't quite the final nail in the coffin of his championship, but he needs some fortune for a turnaround.
www.planetf1.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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These are surprising comments from Ferrari president John Elkann.
The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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'Focus on driving': Ferrari boss' surprise advice for Hamilton and Leclerc
The Ferrari president has offered some advice to Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, urging them to "talk less".
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
These are surprising comments from Ferrari president John Elkann.
The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari...
The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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Check out my Winners and Losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. #F1 #BrazilGP
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Winners and losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos)
Another victory for Lando Norris, his seventh of the season, and the British driver's grip on the title is tightening.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Check out my Winners and Losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. #F1 #BrazilGP
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What's most frustrating about Sprint weekends overall is the lack of overall preparation time.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What's most frustrating about Sprint weekends overall is the lack of overall preparation time.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
Williams will race with this Gulf Oil livery on its cars this weekend, a design focusing on fan-voted words 'Legacy', 'Passion', and 'Teamwork'. #F1
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Williams will race with this Gulf Oil livery on its cars this weekend, a design focusing on fan-voted words 'Legacy', 'Passion', and 'Teamwork'. #F1
The Bruce McLaren Trust has released a statement, confirming that the graves of Bruce and the McLaren family have been vandalised.
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Bruce McLaren Trust has released a statement, confirming that the graves of Bruce and the McLaren family have been vandalised.
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
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Formula 1 could introduce two mandatory pit stops as early as 2026, but shouldn't the sport be looking in the other direction?
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Controversial F1 2026 change under scrutiny as behind-closed-doors talks confirmed
Formula 1 could introduce two mandatory pit stops as early as the F1 2026 season, but shouldn't the sport be looking in the other direction?
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November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Formula 1 could introduce two mandatory pit stops as early as 2026, but shouldn't the sport be looking in the other direction?
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