Las Vegas Sphere wearing big F1 helmet forward of inaugural grand prix
F1’s extremely anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix is again on monitor after a disastrous opening day needed to be suspended to repair a free manhole cowl, as Charles Leclerc claimed pole in qualifying on Saturday.
The primary session of F1’s latest occasion had solely been going for eight minutes earlier than Carlos Sainz’s automobile stopped on the prolonged Vegas strip. Replays present his Ferrari automobile, at speeds of over 200mph, went over a free drain cowl earlier than the Spaniard veered to the facet and stopped the automobile on account of substantial flooring injury, and Ferrari had been livid.
FP2 was delayed for greater than two hours whereas the circuit was made protected, earlier than the Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Sainz topped the timings, with Max Verstappen solely sixth. FP3 then noticed Mercedes’ George Russell prime the charts forward of McLaren’s Oscar Pastri and Williams’ Logan Sargeant, with Ferrari manner down the outcomes after selecting to protect their mushy tyres.
However their true tempo was revealed in qualifying as Leclerc and Carlos Sainz – who has a 10-place grid penalty after that FP1 incident – completed first and second, forward of Crimson Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell. However their teammates Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton suffered shock exits in Q2 and can begin in the course of the pack.
Comply with reside updates from the Las Vegas Grand Prix beneath and verify the most recent F1 odds and suggestions right here.
Driver Standings forward of the Las Vegas Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen – 524 factors (champion)
2) Sergio Perez – 258 factors
3) Lewis Hamiton – 226 factors
4) Fernando Alonso – 198 factors
5) Lando Norris – 195 factors
6) Carlos Sainz – 192 factors
7) Charles Leclerc – 170 factors
8) George Russell – 156 factors
9) Oscar Piastri – 87 factors
10) Lance Stroll – 63 factors
11) Pierre Gasly – 62 factors
12) Esteban Ocon – 46 factors
13) Alex Albon – 27 factors
14) Yuki Tsunoda – 13 factors
15) Valtteri Bottas – 10 factors
16) Nico Hulkenberg – 9 factors
17) Daniel Ricciardo – 6 factors
18) Zhou Guanyu – 6 factors
19) Kevin Magnussen – 3 factors
20) Liam Lawson – 2 factors
21) Logan Sargeant – 1 level
21) Nyck de Vries – 0 factors
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:29
Max Verstappen: ‘Las Vegas is Nationwide League – Monaco is Champions League’
Max Verstappen in contrast the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit to the “Nationwide League” after qualifying on Saturday – whereas Monaco is the Champions League.
The three-time world champion has been outspoken this week in regards to the inaugural race on the Vegas strip, describing it as “99% present, 1% race.”
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:22
What’s the beginning grid for the Las Vegas GP?
*Carlos Sainz acquired a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his energy unit allocation
**Lance Stroll acquired a five-place grid penalty for overtaking beneath yellow flag situations in third apply
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:16
What Charles Leclerc must lastly declare victory from pole in first Las Vegas Grand Prix
Kieran Jackson in Las Vegas
Amid the maelstrom swirling on the opposite facet of the Ferrari storage in the previous couple of days on the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has been razor-sharp. Quickest within the sole apply session on Friday, the Monegasque is so usually ice-cool on the tight, twisty avenue circuits that so frequently crop up now in System 1.
Such was his confidence – and former qualifying kind in related situations – Leclerc was really favorite with the bookies for pole place forward of Max Verstappen. The Ferrari man proved them proper, sealing a Ferrari one-two with Carlos Sainz qualifying in second.
Sadly nevertheless, the Spaniard is not going to be beginning alongside his team-mate for the inaugural Saturday evening race. Sainz’s ridiculous 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his gearbox allocation – which solely took place because of the FIA’s incompetence after manhole-gate on opening evening – has worn out Leclerc’s most useful assist to win the 50-lap race. For these determined for an engrossing battle on the entrance, not least F1 and LVGP chiefs, it’s a bitter blow.
Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:14
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix!
Good night – or morning! – and welcome to The Unbiased’s reside protection of the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix!
Charles Leclerc begins on pole, with Max Verstappen in second and George Russell third. Leclerc’s Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz certified second however on account of his 10-place grid drop, he’ll begin in twelfth.
Comply with all of the information and build-up proper right here – lights out is at 6am (GMT).
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Kieran Jackson19 November 2023 03:10