Vasseur blasts 'unacceptable' Las Vegas track problems
Alfa Romeo team principal Frédéric Vasseur has blasted the “unacceptable” track problems that have affected the Las Vegas Grand Prix, saying that they have “made a mockery” of the event. Vasseur’s comments come after several drivers reported damage to their cars from loose drain covers on the track.
FIA identify cause of Las Vegas drain cover failures
The FIA has identified the cause of the Las Vegas drain cover failures that have affected the Grand Prix. The governing body has said that the problem is due to the fact that the drain covers were not properly installed. The FIA has said that it is working with the circuit organizers to rectify the problem.
Ocon's car damaged by Las Vegas drain covers
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon’s car was damaged by loose drain covers on the track during the opening practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Ocon was forced to pit his car early in the session after his car suffered a rear puncture. The FIA has said that it is investigating the incident.
2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results
The results of the opening practice session for the 2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix are as follows:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
- Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Verstappen underwhelmed by Las Vegas F1 circuit layout
World champion Max Verstappen has said that he is “underwhelmed” by the layout of the F1 circuit in Las Vegas. Verstappen said that the circuit is “too narrow” and that it is “not very challenging.”
Oscar Piastri Piastri dismisses jet lag concerns: 'Driving at 350kph will keep you awake'
McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri has dismissed concerns about jet lag ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Piastri said that “driving at 350kph will keep you awake.”
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 Pictures: Las Vegas F1 weekend kicks off with opening ceremony
The Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 weekend has kicked off with the opening ceremony. The ceremony took place on Thursday evening and featured a parade of the F1 cars through the streets of Las Vegas.
F1 bans three colours from Las Vegas Sphere
Formula One has banned the use of three colours from the Las Vegas Sphere, a giant spherical LED screen that will be used to project images during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The banned colours are red, green, and blue. The FIA has said that the ban is in place to avoid any potential interference with the racing.
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