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The stewards have been called to intervene as Ferrari and Alpine are forced to make major changes to their cars following damage incurred during FP1 in Las Vegas.
Racing stewards are currently discussing the damage sustained by Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon’s cars during the first free practice session in Las Vegas. The session had to be abandoned due to a loose manhole cover, which caused damage to both cars shortly after it began. The fate of the second practice session in Las Vegas is uncertain at the moment, as a track inspection is currently being conducted. Following the incidents, the teams of Ferrari and Alpine have had to make changes to the cars for the rest of the weekend. Ferrari has had to replace various components in Sainz’s car, including the survival cell, internal combustion engine, energy store, and control electronics. Similarly, Alpine will need a new survival cell for Ocon’s car. Given these changes, the matter has been referred to the stewards, as traditionally, such modifications might result in grid penalties.
