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The FIA will have more questions to answer after another near-miss involving marshals in Las Vegas.
Former F1 race director Niels Wittich has condemned marshals being on a live race track during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.”
Debris removal was necessary after a multi-car collision led to chaos at the race’s start in Sin City.
Marshals frantically waved double-waved yellow flags to alert race leader Verstappen and the chasing pack of the dangerous conditions at Turn 1.
Wittich criticized the delay in clearing the track, emphasizing the importance of swift and decisive action to ensure the safety of all involved.
Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz described the incident as “shocking,” highlighting the alarming risks faced by marshals in live track situations.
This incident marks the second close call in just three races, prompting further scrutiny and questions for F1’s governing body, the FIA.
The FIA’s ongoing investigation aims to determine the circumstances that led to the marshals’ presence on the live track, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols in future races.
