Lewis Hamilton enjoyed his first experience of the new Las Vegas Strip Circuit but is concerned overtaking may prove difficult during Saturday’s race.
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Teams remain opposed to Andretti entry despite Cadillac’s new engine plans
Formula 1
Posted onCadillac’s announcement it intends to enter Formula 1 as an engine manufacturer has not persuaded sceptical teams to accept a new rival on the grid.
Ricciardo calls for tougher safety checks at street tracks after Vegas disruption
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo feels Formula 1 should demand more thorough preparation from street circuits after disrupted practice for the Las Vegas GP.
F1’s treatment of Las Vegas fans “obviously not acceptable” – Ocon
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon sympathised with fans at the Las Vegas Grand Prix who were unable to watch the second practice session because the grandstands were closed.
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.
Fans capture dramatic videos of Sainz striking loose track cover at 300kph
Formula 1
Posted onThe scale of the impact Carlos Sainz Jnr suffered in his incident during first practice has been revealed in videos shot by fans at the track.
Verstappen says his prediction Las Vegas track would be ‘no fun’ was correct
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen did not discover anything in his first real-life experience of the Las Vegas F1 track which made him enjoy it more than he expected to.
Leclerc heads Ferrari one-two after extended Las Vegas practice
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc headed an extended second practice session in Las Vegas ahead of Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr in second.
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.
Stewards deny Ferrari’s request for exemption from grid penalty for Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onThe Las Vegas Grand Prix stewards say they do not have the power to accept a request from Ferrari not to give Carlos Sainz Jnr a 10-place grid penalty.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Street Circuit.
Live: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix second practice
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“This is nothing”: Wolff angrily defends Las Vegas GP after practice is abandoned
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff angrily denied F1 suffered a reputational hit after first practice at its new Las Vegas race was cancelled.
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.
Ferrari slate “unacceptable” Las Vegas GP preparation after drain damage
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur vehemently criticised Formula 1’s preparation for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a loose drain cover damaged one of their cars.
First Vegas practice abandoned after 10 minutes as loose drain damages cars
Formula 1
Posted onThe first practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix was abandoned after less than 10 minutes of running as multiple cars were damaged by a loose drain cover.
Live: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix first practice
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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.