P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Second practice was disrupted by two red flags in second practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The FIA explained the cause of the two late flags during the Las Vegas Grand Prix second practice session, with one red flag due to a suspected loose manhole cover reported by a track marshal. Following the inspection and a 10-minute delay, the FIA confirmed the readiness to resume FP2. However, a second red flag was raised after Charles Leclerc stopped with a suspected gearbox issue, and further inspections were initiated. These stoppages allowed drivers to complete laps on the soft tyre, leading to uncertainties for final practice and qualifying. Drain cover issues in Las Vegas were not new, as seen in the 2023 inaugural event when Carlos Sainz dislodged a cover, resulting in car damage and a grid penalty, prompting the FIA to increase inspections but subsequent events proceeded without incident.
