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Carlos Sainz’s Controversial Las Vegas Grand Prix Race: FIA Sanctions and Ferrari Outburst

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-11-18 22:27:44

Carlos Sainz was the second best in the Las Vegas Grand Prix classification; However, the Spaniard was sanctioned by the FIA ​​with 10 positions following some modifications that were made to his car following the incident he had with a sewer during the first day of free practice.

After what happened, the Ferrari driver exploded once morest Formula 1, believing that the damage to his car was not his fault but the circuit in Las Vegas.

“The frustration and anger I feel will not go away easily, what has happened speaks for itself. There was a safety problem on the circuit that destroyed my car. “My mechanics had to spend five hours building a new car, and then we received a ten-place penalty for something that has nothing to do with us,” he told the media.

Likewise, Carlos Sainz, who will end up starting from 12th position behind Checo Pérez, criticized the authorities who make the decisions and made it clear that he expected more from Formula 1 in this type of situation.

“I am disappointed but not surprised. Already this year it has been shown that this sport can change in various situations. It does surprise me that whoever makes the rules does not have the power, in a case of force majeure, to regulate above when something is so clear that it does not depend on either the team or the driver. But the rules, the teams… I expected more from sport in this situation […]. I have been in sports for a long time and I understand that this is a business, that there is a lot of money when it comes to ending up in one position or another,” she stated.

The activities for the Las Vegas Grand Prix begin this Saturday at 11:00 p.m. on the FOX Sports screens with the preview of the race with our Racing Team experts: Luis Manuel López, Diego Mejia and Giselle Zarur Maccise.

The race will start on Sunday at 00:00 hrs and you can enjoy it through the FOX Sports, FOX Sports 3 and FOX Sports Premium signals.

You might be interested: ‘Things were unfortunate’; Helmut Marko on Checo Pérez’s classification in Las Vegas


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Spectators denounced Formula 1 for expelling them from the circuit during practices

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-11-18 23:21:43

At the Las Vegas Grand Prix, followed by the eviction of fans by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the organizers of the event, Dimopoulos Law Firm and the JK Legal & Consulting firm sued Liberty Media (owner of the category ) for $30,000 in damages to spectators.

The conflict arose following the accident that Carlos Sainz suffered when he went over a poorly sealed manhole cover. In addition to the damage to the Ferrari car, the incident forced the stewards to inspect the track, generating a delay of two and a half hours and the eventual decision to evacuate all spectators from the circuit, without allowing them to re-enter to watch the second free practice. .

Thus, those who had tickets to see the entire first day were only able to watch nine minutes of action. The organization tried to compensate with a $200 discount in the official store; However, the claim continued since the official ticket prices were around and exceeded $1,000. Those who counted the pass for the three days did not receive this discount, since it only counted for those who had purchased the pass for the first day.

F1 president Stéfano Domenicali and Renne Wilm, executive director of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, released a statement on Friday saying they closed the track to spectators for “legal and safety reasons.” “We have all gone to events, such as concerts, games and even Formula 1 races that have been canceled due to factors such as weather or technical problems,” they said in a statement.

Sunday’s race will continue normally, starting at 5, televised by Star+.

Drivers’ championship positions

The constructors’ championship positions

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Formula 1 Premiere Drama: Toto Wolff’s Explosive Reaction in Las Vegas

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-11-18 04:58:12

The nerves were on edge!

The Formula 1 premiere in Las Vegas was supposed to be a mega event – but the embarrassing storm drain drama was THE dominant topic following the first free practice session on Thursday (local time). One person was particularly pissed off followingwards: Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff (51)!

He attacked a reporter at the press conference!

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It started with a question directed at the team bosses present. One of the journalists wanted to know: “With everything that was put into this event, how can you not see this (Gully drama, editor) as a black eye for Formula 1? Yes, this has happened on other routes. But how will Formula 1 continue now?”

Wolff countered: “That’s not a black eye. It’s nothing! We have a first free practice session on Thursday night, which we don’t drive. They’ll seal the manhole covers and tomorrow no one will talk regarding it anymore.”

The scene of the accident is clearly visible: there is a large hole in the road from which the storm drain has broken out

Foto: Formula 1 via Getty Images

Then Jonathan McEvoy, a reporter for the British Daily Mail, joined the debate. Without being asked and without a microphone, he shouted: “That’s bullshit. Everyone will talk regarding it tomorrow.”

Then Wolff’s collar burst!

The Mercedes team boss with a serious voice and a dark look: “That’s totally ridiculous! How dare you speak ill of an event that sets the new standard for everything? And you’re talking regarding a damn manhole cover that’s come loose. This has happened before too. It’s nothing. It’s the first free practice session.”

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Wolff was visibly touched and didn’t want to take the Las Vegas criticism lying down. “Give recognition to the people who created this Grand Prix and who made the sport much bigger than it ever was!”

Then Wolff even got personal!

To McEvoy he said: “Have you ever spoken well of someone and written a good word regarding someone? Should you! About all the people out there.”

And further: Liberty (the promoter, editor) did a fantastic job. And just because a manhole cover came loose in the first free practice session, we shouldn’t complain.”

Background: The relationship between Mercedes and McEvoy, a reporter for the British Daily Mail, has been strained for years. The Gully criticism was too much for Wolff!

Bitter from the organizers’ point of view: After the manhole cover drama, the damage to the company’s image became even greater. The second training session was postponed several times following the repair work on the track, but ultimately only started at 2:30 a.m. local time – but then behind closed doors! The race organizer did not expect the breakdown and the shifts of hundreds of security employees came to an end. The fans had to leave the area.

Schumacher criticizes Wolff’s reaction

By the way: Criticism of Toto Wolff’s reaction came from Germany. Sky expert Ralf Schumacher found Wolff’s statements “exaggerated”, the first day was “not an advertisement for the event” and the Mercedes team boss should “leave the church in the village”.

Schumacher’s conclusion: “That’s also the job of the journalist.”

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FIA Cancels First Free Practice Sessions at Las Vegas Grand Prix Due to Manhole Cover Incident: Updates and Sanctions

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-11-18 00:24:31

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) canceled the first free practice sessions of the Las Vegas Grand Prix this Friday due to a manhole cover.

Although it’s hard to believe, The object was loose on the track, which caused the Ferrari of Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr. to stop following 9 minutes of practice.

In images broadcast by the FIA’s own broadcast, it is seen when the Iberian driver jumps over the sewer as if he were overcoming a pothole or some type of obstacle.

Beyond the scare, Sainz Jr. emerged unharmed and without any problems from the incident. However, his vehicle had to be towed.

The car was removed from the track and the team had to change a series of power unit components so that the Spaniard might participate in the delayed second session.

After the inconvenience, the driver of the Italian team has suffered a drop of 10 places on the grid for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The reason, According to the race stewards, it has to do with Sainz using his third energy reserve of the season, one more than allowed by the regulations.

“Although Sainz’s violation was due to very unusual external circumstances, we are obliged to impose the sanction and reject a request for leniency,” the commissioners said.

“If we had the authority to grant an exception in what we consider in this case to be extenuating, unusual and unfortunate circumstances, we would have done so. However, the regulations do not allow such action,” they added.

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