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The Latest Breaking News on Formula 1

F1’s big gamble on Vegas can only be described as a dumpster fire so far

This is a disaster for F1 but it's also tremendous content for the rest of us.

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Sainz Vegas incident highlights need for "failsafe" track measures in F1 - Stella

Sainz's car was badly damaged when he ran over a water valve cover that had popped up early in the first session at the new venue, while Esteban Ocon also ran over it and suffered serious floor and chassis damage.

Motorsport

McLaren pursues concept behind Red Bull’s F1 DRS supremacy

The Woking-based team has openly acknowledged that aero efficiency has been one of its core weaknesses this year – and this has often manifested itself in a lack of top speed.

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11 awesome Sphere photos from F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix practice

The Sphere continues to be the coolest.

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Ricciardo: Vegas FP2 without F1 fans didn't feel worth it during delay

F1's much anticipated romp around the streets of Vegas hit an early roadblock when the cars of Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon dislodged water valve covers, which damaged both of their chassis beyond repair and led to FP1 being abandoned after eight minutes.

Motorsport

Why F1 kicked fans out of the stands in Las Vegas before a delayed 4 a.m. practice

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has been a fiasco for Formula 1, and many fans are not happy.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin tops Zarco in first practice, Bagnaia third

MotoGP’s return to Qatar for 2023 has come later in the year than normal, after the event was shifted from its traditional season-opener slot due to major track works.

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Vasseur: Sainz F1 grid penalty after Vegas incident a "huge hit" for Ferrari

Sainz's car suffered severe damage after running over a water valve cover early in the opening session of practice.

Motorsport

Abiteboul: Neuville “in too much of a rush” to catch WRC Japan leader Evans

Neuville had closed to within 10.5s of Evans and looked set to offer the Toyota driver stern challenge for victory before his rally unravelled on stage six (Inabu Dam, 19.38km).

Autosport

F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

On a frustrating day for F1, the opening action at the Las Vegas GP was ended after eight minutes of running in first practice after a water valve cover was dislodged by the cars.

Autosport

F1 fans had so many jokes about the Las Vegas loose drain cover that caused chaos

So much money spent for the Vegas race and a loose drain cover caused chaos.

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See every angle of the F1 Las Vegas loose drain cover that tore up Carlos Sainz’s car

What an absolute disaster for a race that already had questions swirling about it.

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2023 F1 Las Vegas GP results: Leclerc fastest in practice

Leclerc was fastest in Free Practice 1, which was curtailed after only eight minutes due to a water valve cover working loose and smashing the bottom of team-mate Carlos Sainz’s car, and also paced FP2 with a fastest time of 1m35.265s.

Motorsport

F1 Las Vegas GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in delayed and extended FP2 session

Fernando Alonso finished third, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen down in sixth.

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F1 Las Vegas GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in delayed second practice

Fernando Alonso finished third, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen down in sixth.

Autosport

WRC Japan: Evans extends lead after Ogier penalty

Evans completed the day’s six stages with a 1m49.9s advantage over eight-time world champion Ogier, who incurred a one-minute penalty before the last stage of the day. The Frenchman checked out of the final service six minutes late following a repair to the door of his GR Yaris which was…

Evening Standard

Ghosts of F1's old failures resurface as Las Vegas Grand Prix gets off to dismal start

Botched first practice threatens to overshadow divisive attempt to crack the much-vaunted US market

Evening Standard

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz hit with grid penalty despite track fault damaging Ferrari

The stewards acknowledged the "unusual and unfortunate circumstances" but Sainz has still received the penalty

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Sainz given grid penalty after F1 track manhole cover incident at Las Vegas GP

The first F1 race weekend on the famous Strip has been blindsided after Esteban Ocon ran over a water valve cover, with his Alpine lifting it proud of the resurfaced asphalt. His Alpine sustained damage and a yellow flag was waved but Sainz still clattered over the loose cover.

Autosport

F1 fans removed from grandstands ahead of delayed Vegas FP2

A since-deleted statement released by the Vegas race on its social media platforms read: "Due to logistical considerations for our fans and our staff, we have made the determination that we will be closing all Las Vegas Grand Prix fan areas at 1.30am. We look forward to welcoming fans back…

The Independent UK

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

The first Formula One practice of the Las Vegas Grand Prix was called off less than 21 minutes into Thursday night’s session after Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a drainage cover

Motorsport

Kvyat ‘open to any chance’ to join Super Formula in 2024

Motorsport.com reported last month that Kvyat was investigating the chance to add a Super Formula programme to his already-announced commitments with Lamborghini in the World Endurance Championship.

Autosport

Wolff: Vegas GP manhole incident "not a black eye" for F1

The first on-track session for the inaugural race weekend on the streets of Las Vegas was abandoned after just eight minutes on Thursday evening when Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ripping up the concrete frame of a water valve cover on the flat-out Strip section.

The National (Scotland)

Loose manhole cover causes cancellation of first Las Vegas Grand Prix practice

Formula One bosses were dealt a hugely embarrassing blow after first practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix was cancelled.

Autosport

WRC Japan: Evans heads Toyota 1-2-3 after Neuville exit

Evans puts his Toyota GR Yaris into a 26.0s lead over Neuville after winning the morning’s two stages held in extreme wet conditions, but the Welshman came under pressure from Neuville in the afternoon.

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