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An incident prior to the start of the Las Vegas Grand Prix needs to be looked into to avoid a repeat, believes McLaren boss Andrea Stella after the Turn 1 chaos.
McLaren’s boss, Andrea Stella, expects the FIA and Formula 1 to hold discussions regarding the oil spill incident at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Stella believes it to be a significant safety issue, especially considering the chaos at Turn 1. Lewis Hamilton’s car dropped oil during the pre-race show, resulting in the application of speedy dry cement on the grid. This incident affected Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly’s grid positions, leading to their dissatisfaction. Carlos Sainz also blamed the incident for his Turn 1 collision with Hamilton, citing dirty tyres from the cement as the cause. Stella anticipates a discussion to address this issue and prevent it from happening again, as it raises legitimate safety concerns.
