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Franco Colapinto’s qualifying session in Las Vegas came to an early end following a major crash during Q2.
Williams provided an update on Franco Colapinto’s condition after his serious crash during Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying. Colapinto crashed into the inside wall at Turn 16, breaking his steering and sending him into the opposite wall at high speed. Fortunately, the Argentine driver was able to exit the car and undergo a medical check-up by the on-site officials. Williams expressed concern about Colapinto’s potential participation in the grand prix, emphasizing that his health is the top priority in making a final decision. Colapinto, 21, will undergo further evaluation before Saturday night’s race, determining whether he can compete. The team stated that Colapinto suffered a significant impact of over 50G, and his health will be closely monitored before any race decision is made. Williams assured that Colapinto’s well-being is of utmost importance and pledged to provide updates as more information becomes available. This incident marked the sixth major crash involving Williams in the last three race weekends.
