P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A nightmare start to Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the opening practice session abandoned early on, has big consequences for the event and F1 teams
The opening practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix had a nightmare start as it was abandoned early on due to an incident involving Carlos Sainz hitting a loose drain cover in his Ferrari. The session was halted and not resumed, which has significant consequences for the new event. The cause of the problem was identified as the concrete frame around the manhole cover failing, allowing it to be partially lifted. This raises concerns about other potential problems around the track and the need for a thorough inspection. The incident has created a negative impact on the event’s image and has caused real damage to several cars.
