Las Vegas Sphere wearing large F1 helmet forward of inaugural grand prix
F1’s extremely anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix is again on observe after a disastrous opening day needed to be suspended to repair a free manhole cowl, as Charles Leclerc claimed pole in qualifying on Saturday.
The first session of F1’s latest occasion had solely been going for eight minutes earlier than Carlos Sainz’s automobile stopped on the prolonged Vegas strip. Replays present his Ferrari automobile, at speeds of over 200mph, went over a free drain cowl earlier than the Spaniard veered to the facet and stopped the automobile because of substantial flooring injury, and Ferrari have been livid.
FP2 was delayed for greater than two hours whereas the circuit was made secure, earlier than the Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Sainz topped the timings, with Max Verstappen solely sixth. FP3 then noticed Mercedes’ George Russell prime the charts forward of McLaren’s Oscar Pastri and Williams’ Logan Sargeant, with Ferrari manner down the outcomes after selecting to protect their delicate tyres.
But their true tempo was revealed in qualifying as Leclerc and Carlos Sainz – who has a 10-place grid penalty after that FP1 incident – completed first and second, forward of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell. But their teammates Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton suffered shock exits in Q2 and can begin in the course of the pack.
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How Formula 1 cracked America
Long learn by Kieran Jackson
The setting is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: home to the world-famous Indy 500 race. Ahead of the 2005 United States Grand Prix, at a circuit modified for Formula 1, ITV pundit and former F1 driver Martin Brundle is interviewing the game’s long-term supremo and commander-in-chief Bernie Ecclestone on the grid. And it’s possible you’ll nicely say, nothing uncommon about that.
What is extra uncommon is Brundle’s direct, bordering on combative, line of questioning. A huddle of digicam crew and journalists huddle round, anticipating solutions. Because F1’s solely race within the land of the free is about to develop into a farce. Out of 20 vehicles, solely six take to the beginning line. For the game and its tempestuous 55-year relationship with the US, it’s the ultimate second of absurdity. “The future of Formula 1 in America?” asks Brundle. “Not good,” Ecclestone replies.
It is a far cry from the place the game is stateside now. Formula 1 is pushing boundaries and breaking the glass ceiling in a fashion which might be unambiguously imposing if it wasn’t within the United States. There at the moment are three races, with this week’s grand prix on the Las Vegas strip following on from a extremely profitable rebirth of the US Grand Prix in Austin and a road observe in Miami.
After 75 races at 11 completely different American venues, F1 has lastly cracked the American code.
How Formula 1 cracked America
Ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, Kieran Jackson seems to be on the components at play – together with a change of possession, three races a yr and Netflix – which clarify how and why F1 lastly discovered its toes stateside
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:40
Driver Standings forward of the Las Vegas Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen – 524 factors (champion)
2) Sergio Perez – 258 factors
3) Lewis Hamiton – 226 factors
4) Fernando Alonso – 198 factors
5) Lando Norris – 195 factors
6) Carlos Sainz – 192 factors
7) Charles Leclerc – 170 factors
8) George Russell – 156 factors
9) Oscar Piastri – 87 factors
10) Lance Stroll – 63 factors
11) Pierre Gasly – 62 factors
12) Esteban Ocon – 46 factors
13) Alex Albon – 27 factors
14) Yuki Tsunoda – 13 factors
15) Valtteri Bottas – 10 factors
16) Nico Hulkenberg – 9 factors
17) Daniel Ricciardo – 6 factors
18) Zhou Guanyu – 6 factors
19) Kevin Magnussen – 3 factors
20) Liam Lawson – 2 factors
21) Logan Sargeant – 1 level
21) Nyck de Vries – 0 factors
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:29
Max Verstappen: ‘Las Vegas is National League – Monaco is Champions League’
Max Verstappen in contrast the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit to the “National League” after qualifying on Saturday – whereas Monaco is the Champions League.
The three-time world champion has been outspoken this week in regards to the inaugural race on the Vegas strip, describing it as “99% show, 1% race.”
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:22
What is the beginning grid for the Las Vegas GP?
*Carlos Sainz obtained a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his energy unit allocation
**Lance Stroll obtained a five-place grid penalty for overtaking beneath yellow flag situations in third follow
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:16
What Charles Leclerc must lastly declare victory from pole in first Las Vegas Grand Prix
Kieran Jackson in Las Vegas
Amid the maelstrom swirling on the opposite facet of the Ferrari storage in the previous couple of days on the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has been razor-sharp. Fastest within the sole follow session on Friday, the Monegasque is so usually ice-cool on the tight, twisty road circuits that so often crop up now in Formula 1.
Such was his confidence – and former qualifying type in comparable situations – Leclerc was truly favorite with the bookies for pole position forward of Max Verstappen. The Ferrari man proved them proper, sealing a Ferrari one-two with Carlos Sainz qualifying in second.
Unfortunately nevertheless, the Spaniard won’t be beginning alongside his team-mate for the inaugural Saturday night time race. Sainz’s ridiculous 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his gearbox allocation – which solely took place as a result of FIA’s incompetence after manhole-gate on opening night time – has worn out Leclerc’s most useful assist to win the 50-lap race. For these determined for an engrossing battle on the entrance, not least F1 and LVGP chiefs, it’s a bitter blow.
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:14
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix!
Good night – or morning! – and welcome to The Independent’s dwell protection of the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix!
Charles Leclerc begins on pole, with Max Verstappen in second and George Russell third. Leclerc’s Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz certified second however because of his 10-place grid drop, he’ll begin in twelfth.
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Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:10
