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Neon Knights & Papaya Wars: 2025 Vegas GP Preview

As Formula 1 descends on the neon-lit Las Vegas Strip, the 2025 championship has boiled down to a civil war within McLaren. Lando Norris holds a fragile lead over Oscar Piastri, but the cold desert temperatures and a liberated Max Verstappen threaten to upend the order. This preview breaks down the technical challenges of the freezing circuit, the fallout from Brazil's chaotic race, and why George Russell might just steal the show in a weekend defined by high speeds and higher stakes.

November 21, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
Tags: George Russell Lando Norris Las Vegas GP Max Verstappen Mclaren Oscar Piastri Red Bull Racing