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Franco Colapinto’s crash in qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix registered at over 50G, with his participation in Saturday’s race in doubt. The Argentine was on his final flying lap of Q2 and t…
Franco Colapinto’s crash during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix was recorded at over 50G, raising concerns about his ability to participate in Saturday’s race. The incident occurred on his final flying lap of Q2 when he made contact with the wall at Turn 16, causing his Williams car to veer across the track and into a concrete barrier. The impact was so severe that it shifted the wall significantly and resulted in major damage to Colapinto’s car. Williams has announced that the 21-year-old driver will undergo a medical evaluation on Saturday to determine if he can compete, and the team will also inspect the vehicle following previous heavy crashes in Brazil. Despite the frightening nature of the crash, Colapinto was able to exit the car on his own, prompting Williams to emphasize that his health is the top priority. The team expressed relief that Colapinto seemed to be okay overall and promised to provide further updates as more information becomes available. The qualifying session was delayed for a short period to repair the barrier and clear the track of debris following the dramatic incident.
