Esteban Ocon sympathised with fans at the Las Vegas Grand Prix who were unable to watch the second practice session because the grandstands were closed.
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Unhappy Sainz says he’s “paying the price” for F1’s failings after damage and penalty
Formula 1
Posted onAn unhappy Carlos Sainz Jnr says his dramatic incident in first practice when he hit a valve cover, and the penalty he got as a result, shows F1 must improve.
F1 fans removed from grandstands before second practice in Las Vegas
Formula 1
Posted onThe delayed second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix took place in front of empty grandstands after fans who had arrived were told they had to leave.
Second practice delayed by two hours as F1 scrambles to secure drain covers
Formula 1
Posted onSecond practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix has been delayed by two hours due to concerns over drain covers on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
How some drivers have been “positively surprised” by Las Vegas’ F1 track
Formula 1
Posted onSeveral Formula 1 drivers have been encouraged by their first experience of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on their simulators.
Hamilton defends F1’s US strategy as Verstappen rubbishes “99% show” Vegas GP
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen called the Las Vegas Grand Prix “99% show and 1% sporting event” – but Lewis Hamilton dismissed criticism of the new round.
Drivers fear extremely low grip levels due to unusual Vegas race arrangement
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are concerned very low grip levels at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit could compromise this weekend’s race at the new track.
F1 must tackle “incredibly expensive” Vegas ticket prices – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo have both expressed concerns over the extremely high ticket prices for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Russell suspects Las Vegas track won’t produce the exciting race it was designed for
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is concerned the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit may not achieve its goal of producing close racing.
Pre-race ‘driver intro’ returns at Vegas for first time since unpopular Miami debut
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 will hold a driver introduction ceremony before the Las Vegas Grand Prix for only the second time this year, after its previous attempt in Miami was poorly received.
“Vast” Las Vegas Sphere is too big to be a distraction – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 won’t display certain colours on the Sphere to avoid distracting drivers, but George Russell says it’s so big that won’t be a concern.
Verstappen unimpressed by ‘not exciting’ Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen is underwhelmed by what he has seen of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit so far ahead of its inaugural grand prix.
Will Formula 1’s half-billion dollar gamble on Las Vegas be rewarded?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1’s first Las Vegas race had one vital attraction the new event lacks. But will its no-expense spared return last longer than the original?
McLaren surprised by margin over rivals at track Norris thought would be “tough”
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris predicted Interlagos would be “tough” for McLaren, but the team were surprised how effective their last upgraded proved in Brazil.
No surprise who F1’s sprint race ‘champion’ is – or how much he hates them
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen would have won a ‘sprint race championship’ if it existed this year but several of his rivals fared better in shorter races than long ones.
‘R&D work in public’ held Aston Martin back before Brazil breakthrough
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin shed light on how it reversed its recent poor performances last weekend and how its slump related to its 2024 development work.
Hamilton’s floor explanation ‘not main reason’ for Mercedes’ Brazil slump – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton suspects an error with the set-up of Mercedes’ recently introduced new floor design was behind their sharp downturn in performance last weekend.
Russell’s radio complaints “a complete sideshow” to car trouble in Brazil – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said he was less concerned about George Russell’s radio complaints during the Brazilian Grand Prix than the team’s lack of pace.
Wolff calls Brazilian GP Mercedes’ “worst weekend in 13 years”
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes suffered their worst Formula 1 weekend in 13 years at the Brazilian Grand Prix said team principal Toto Wolff.
No chance for Leclerc to continue after electronic problem – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said it was not possible for Charles Leclerc to continue after a fault sent him spinning into a barrier during the formation lap.