P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The very first Grand Prix around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit has seen Max Verstappen prevail as the Dutchman took his 18th win of the Formula 1 season
Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, starting from the front row and overcoming a time penalty for overtaking Charles Leclerc off the track. Despite contact with George Russell, Verstappen maintained his pursuit for victory. Leclerc finished in second place after overtaking Sergio Perez on the last lap. Perez, in the other Red Bull, secured third place and second in the Drivers’ Championship. The race saw multiple incidents, including a collision between Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz, and Lando Norris retiring on lap four. Esteban Ocon and Lance Stroll rounded out the top five, while George Russell received a penalty and dropped to eighth place.
