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FIA take action at Las Vegas GP after manhole disruption strikes again
Las Vegas Grand Prix officials took emergency action on the street circuit to prevent a repeat of Thursday night’s red-flagged practice session. FP2 was stopped early when a moving manhole cover was noticed, triggering memories of a similar incident in 2023 involving Carlos Sainz’s car. The FIA confirmed that the problematic cover and 14 others were secured with additional welding. Despite a wet track during FP3, no red flags were raised, and drivers navigated the tricky conditions with caution. The day ended with all 20 drivers keeping their cars out of the walls before heading into qualifying. Max Verstappen’s criticism of a penalty at the Las Vegas GP added to the F1 headlines as the racing weekend unfolded.
