Published 8 months ago

Manhole cover on Las Vegas Grand Prix course halts first practice of the weekend

The Las Vegas Grand Prix was delayed due to a loose manhole cover damaging a car, causing the opening practice round to be halted.
The FIA is inspecting all manhole covers on the 3.8-mile course, leading to a potentially time-consuming process.
Both Ferrari and Alpine teams experienced car damage, with Ferrari describing it as "extensive" and Alpine needing a new chassis for Ocon's car.

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Times of India

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Practice sessions faces halt over loose manhole cover

The first practise session of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix was called off because of a loose manhole cover which damaged the cars of Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon's Alpine. The next session started after a halt of two and half hours.

8 months ago·India

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BBC News

Track issues cause chaos in Las Vegas GP practice

The first day of the much-vaunted Las Vegas Grand Prix descends into chaos as practice was hit by problems with the new street track.

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Las Vegas GP: Practice Called Off Due To Loose Manhole Cover; Multiple Cars Damaged

Following an accident for Carlos Sainz, it was announced that the session would not be resumed, with the FIA confirming that they were looking at an issue with a drain cover on the track.

8 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Las Vegas GP opening practice cancelled after cars damaged by drain covers

Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari takes major hit from belowFIA checking safety of all manholes on street circuitThe opening practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix was abandoned after only eight minutes after Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari was struck with a severe and dangerous impact by drain cover. More than one drain cover is understood to have been dislodged and the FIA are now having to check the safety of all them across the street circuit to confirm …

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: First practice cut short, Leclerc fastest

Charles Leclerc posted the fastest time in the brief first practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Thursday, which included just eight minutes of racing before it was halted for track repairs.

8 months ago·India

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CTV News

Water valve cover on Las Vegas Grand Prix course halts first practice of the weekend

Tempers flared at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after the first practice of the US$500 million race was halted nine minutes into the session Thursday night because Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a water valve cover that badly damaged his Ferrari.

8 months ago·Canada

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