P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After a four-decade absence from the Formula 1 calendar, the premier open-wheel series returned to Las Vegas for an enthralling
“The inaugural race on the new Las Vegas street circuit in 2023 was full of controversy but provided an exciting and thrilling race. Max Verstappen secured his 53rd career victory, tying Sebastian Vettel as the third winningest driver in F1 history. However, the race was anything but straightforward for Verstappen and his competitors. Verstappen started second on the grid after a penalty for Carlos Sainz and made an aggressive move on Charles Leclerc at the first corner, receiving a time penalty for it. Despite the penalty, Verstappen fought his way back to the front and dismissed Leclerc and Sergio Perez en route to victory. Perez’s race was compromised by front wing damage but he managed to recover with the help of safety car interventions. Leclerc had an impressive weekend, but a second safety car period hurt his chances of victory. Nonetheless, he fought back and overtook Perez on the final lap to secure second place. It was a challenging weekend for Carlos Sainz, who experienced issues during practice.”
