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Sainz’s seat was damaged in Vegas GP F1 practice incident
The first practice session of F1’s flagship Vegas race weekend was red-flagged after just eight minutes, and FP2 was delayed by 2hrs30mins due to a water valve cover being lifted by Esteban Ocon and then run over by Sainz. Ferrari had to build a new chassis and swap several components after the impact on Sainz’s car. Sainz sustained an impact on his neck and back, but was able to complete the session thanks to the team’s effort in building a brand-new car. However, Sainz has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding the permitted number of control electronics packages. The stewards couldn’t grant a derogation due to regulations, highlighting the need for improvements in F1 and the FIA. Sainz expressed disappointment and disbelief at the situation, stating that it is his turn to pay the price.
