Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz delivered a one-two punch for the Scuderia at the United States Grand Prix, leaving the Texan crowd in awe as Lando Norris, despite his best efforts, watched a podium finish slip through his fingers thanks to an untimely penalty.  

Norris, starting from pole, seemed to have it all under control. A side-by-side tango with Max Verstappen nudged him wide, opening the door for Leclerc to slip through. P1 belonged to the Monegasque from that point, and he never looked back.  

Leclerc was in cruise control, unbothered and unchallenged, as he marched to a commanding victory. Behind him, team mate Carlos Sainz executed a textbook undercut during the pit stops to leapfrog Verstappen. The Spaniard showed his mettle, holding second place with a firm grip, finishing 8.5 seconds adrift of Leclerc but comfortably ahead of the Dutchman.

Ferrari, after a season of mixed fortunes, finally seemed to have all their ducks in a row.

As the race neared its crescendo, Norris launched a spirited attack on Verstappen, snatching third place with a daring move. But not without consequence. Red Bull’s radios lit up, insisting Norris had breached track limits. The stewards agreed, slapping the Briton with a five-second time penalty.  

Cue a drop to fourth place, gifting Verstappen a podium spot.

Was it a fair call? Depends on whether you ask Red Bull or McLaren, but Norris won’t be too keen on rewatching the race highlights anytime soon.   

Oscar Piastri quietly secured fifth place, while George Russell, starting from the pit lane, clawed his way to a respectable sixth in his Mercedes. Sergio Perez salvaged seventh for Red Bull, while Nico Hulkenberg reminded everyone why Haas still believes in him, grabbing eighth.

Liam Lawson, fresh off his return to the grid, took ninth for RB, while Franco Colapinto’s P10 finish for Williams was a feather in the cap for the rookie.  

Further down, it was a day to forget for Kevin Magnussen, Pierre Gasly, and Fernando Alonso, who all missed the points. Yuki Tsunoda’s spin relegated him to 14th, while Lance Stroll and Alex Albon’s outings were equally underwhelming.  

The Kick Saubers of Bottas and Zhou still struggled in the wilderness, while Esteban Ocon nabbed the fastest lap, stealing a point from Williams’ Colapinto.  

Lewis Hamilton’s race ended prematurely, the Brit spinning out and beaching his Mercedes in the gravel. What a United States grand prix.

“Very happy,” Leclerc said post-race, grinning ear to ear. “It hasn’t been an easy weekend. I struggled a bit with the car, but in the race, it just came together. Yesterday’s Sprint had us a little worried, but today we delivered. A one-two for Ferrari – what more could we ask for?”  

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Bentley Motors in collaboration with Dezer Development has announced the official groundbreaking of Bentley Residences Miami, the first Bentley-branded residential tower, situated on an exclusive stretch of oceanfront at 18401 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach.

Featuring four innovative car lifts and glass-ensconced sky garages that exhibit car-like art in each of the 216 private residences, the luxury condominium will rise 62 stories and offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

Harnessing the prestige and heritage of the brand, Bentley Residences will evoke a sense of class, elegance, and sophistication, setting a new precedent for resort-style luxury living on the beach with five-star hospitality and service. Completion is expected at the end of 2027.

“Breaking ground on Bentley Residences is a huge milestone for the project and another step closer to bringing our vision to life,” said Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development.

“We are excited to introduce a completely new elevated residential experience to Sunny Isles Beach and look forward to continuing the relationship with Bentley Motors to deliver a one-of-a-kind project.”

Christophe Georges, President and CEO of Bentley Motors, Inc. said, “We are very pleased to celebrate this key milestone in the development of Bentley Residences Miami. A demonstration of our commitment to great design, the development will create a living experience that expresses the very philosophy of the Bentley brand.”

Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects in partnership with Bentley Motors, Bentley Residences will carefully integrate Bentley’s most distinctive design cues into its architecture and interiors. The iconic diamond-quilted pattern adorning Bentley door panels, for example, will be recreated on the tower’s façade through diamond-shaped glass panels angled meticulously to refract natural light.

As a result, the exterior will glimmer in the sunlight. These same patterns and silhouettes are echoed throughout the building, including the diamond-embossed stone in the primary bathrooms and the diamond-shaped floor tiles spanning the lobby.

At the heart of Bentley Residences is the patented car elevator that transports both cars and passengers from the road directly to a resident’s doorstop in one swift move. The Dezervator, named after its founder Gil Dezer, creates an unparalleled lifestyle for buyers centred around exclusivity and privacy.

The innovation makes three- and four-car sky garages within each residence possible and offers convenient, secure storage for private car collections. Complete with the option for EV charging amenities, these sky garages also provide additional space for storage and small motorized vehicles such as wave runners and motorcycles.

The private homes at Bentley Residences are just as unique and thoughtful as the car lift. They embrace the concept of indoor-outdoor living and offer expansive private outdoor spaces with unobstructed views that stretch the shoreline. Every individual balcony will have a private heated swimming pool, summer kitchen and generous living area specially engineered to cut through any gusty winds so that residents can easily light a candle even 30 floors in the air.

This ingenuity is continued inside each home interior. State-of-the-art kitchens feature Gaggenau appliances, Italian-designed cabinetry and motorized doors that hide the space with a wave of the hand, while the primary bathrooms double as home spas with private saunas, behind-mirror TVs and outdoor showers in select residences.

As with the facade, the interiors also feature subtle nods to the Bentley brand. The iconic diamond patterning, as well as its chrome finishes and unique textured door handles, knobs and pulls, are incorporated in small but impactful ways that will resonate with Bentley brand enthusiasts.

Spanning 2.4 acres, Bentley Residences is situated along one of Miami’s most picturesque beaches where residents lead year-round resort-inspired lifestyles. The tower represents the exciting future of the site’s former Thunderbird Hotel.

The property will feature a lushly landscaped beach club and oceanfront pool deck complete with food and beverage service, cabanas and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as a 20,000-square-foot collection of amenities including a whiskey bar, cigar lounge, wellness and revitalization spa, cinema and oceanfront beauty salon.

Four-time James Beard award-winning celebrity chef Todd English will curate the menu and dining experience for an exclusive private restaurant, which also offers catering, demonstrations, and food and wine pairings to residents.

Pricing starts at US$5.6 million, with sales and marketing handled in partnership between Dezer Platinum Realty and Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

For more information on Bentley Residences or to schedule a sales gallery visit, please visit bentleyresidencesmiami.com or email info@bentleyresidencesmiami.com.

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