Three races and three weekends left before the curtain closes on the 2025 F1 season, and there is still so much to play for.
The paddock heads back to Las Vegas this weekend, for the third edition of the Grand Prix around the Vegas Strip Circuit.
Bright lights, hustle and bustle, and some famous faces will no doubt set the tone for the pre-race buzz, but when the lights go out on Saturday night, only the final result at the chequered flag will matter.
“The Las Vegas weekend is unlike anything else in F1,” says Toto.
“Racing down the Strip at night has already become an iconic part of the calendar, with the high-speed layout proving an interesting challenge and providing great racing.
“It has drawn in both existing and new fans to our sport and I am sure will continue to do so for many years to come.
“The first two editions were spectacular, and I am sure this year will be even bigger and better.”
The battle for P2 has ebbed and flowed between the Silver Arrows, Ferrari, and Red Bull since the early stages of the season.
With three races to go, there is little to separate the trio on track.
“We have re-established our advantage in the battle for P2,” says Toto.
“We are not taking anything for granted though.
“We saw across Austin and Mexico just how quickly that gap can disappear and, whilst our performance last year in Las Vegas may have raised expectations externally for this weekend, we are not getting carried away.
“The field is incredibly competitive, and it is going to be a battle right until the bitter end in Abu Dhabi.
“We have three weeks of hard racing ahead to decide who comes out on top and we are ready to get going.”
One championship will definitely be decided this weekend.
For the first time this year, Las Vegas will host a round of F1 ACADEMY, and Nevada will play host to the season finale in 2025.
“Doriane heads to Las Vegas leading the F1 Academy standings; it has been a brilliant battle between her and Maya [Weug] of Ferrari all season long,” says Toto.
“Either one will be a deserving champion, but we will of course be cheering our junior driver on as she looks to finish the job and end her time in the series with the ultimate success.”