The Formula 1 season will conclude as planned with a tripleheader in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, following a decision by the FIA and Formula One Management to keep the current calendar intact.
GPFans reported that plans for a potential replacement race in Imola have been officially abandoned, meaning the season finale remains set for the scheduled dates of November 21 in Las Vegas, November 29 in Qatar, and December 6 in Abu Dhabi. Should no unforeseen events occur, the sport will proceed with these fixtures.
FIA Engine Regulation Update
The FIA has communicated the results of the third ADUO analysis period to all engine manufacturers, confirming no extra homologations will be granted. While performance gaps shifted between races 12 and 18, the Red Bull Powertrains power unit continues to serve as the reference engine for the paddock. According to GPFans, the organization only distributed additional development opportunities following the first analysis period, which concluded after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s Performance in São Paulo
Max Verstappen’s drive in the São Paulo Grand Prix drew attention after his performance in the race. Broadcaster Ted Kravitz noted that the Red Bull Racing driver is likely to demand a formal investigation into the RB22’s handling issues. Former F1 driver David Coulthard described the performance of Max Verstappen as “becoming quite worrying” for rivals.
Household Expansion in Monaco
Away from the circuit, Kelly Piquet announced via social media that the family home in Monaco has grown with the addition of a new cat. GPblog reported that the household already includes cats named Jimmy, Sassy, and Donatello, alongside a dachshund named Nino.
Verstappen and Piquet live with their daughter, Lily, born in April 2025, and Penelope, Piquet’s daughter from a previous relationship. Piquet jokingly noted on Instagram, “Officially outnumbered by the animals in the house…”
Reporting from the Paddock
The coverage of these events is supported by accredited media professionals, including Jan Bolscher. Bolscher serves as a Formula 1 journalist accredited by both the Dutch Sports Press (NSP) and Formula 1, while also holding the titles of Senior Editor and Brand Manager Assistant at GPFans.
De Laatste Races En De Huisdieren Van Max Verstappen
The season will conclude with a tripleheader consisting of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 21, the Qatar Grand Prix on November 29, and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6.
The FIA confirmed that no manufacturers will receive extra homologation tokens following the final ADUO analysis period. Red Bull Powertrains remains the leading reference for engine performance in the sport.
Welke huisdieren, waaronder de katten Jimmy, Sassy en Donatello en teckel Nino, wonen er bij Max Verstappen en Kelly Piquet? While the exact count fluctuates with recent additions, the couple cares for several animals, including cats named Jimmy, Sassy, and Donatello, and a dachshund named Nino.
Piquet recently shared images of a new cat and an unidentified dog on social media, though the status of the latter as a permanent addition remains unconfirmed by the family.
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