Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the Las Vegas circuit. Image: Coates / XPB Images A broken drain cover on the Strip in Las Vegas saw opening practice for this weekend’s grand prix abandoned and Free Practice 2 delayed by more than two hours.
Just minutes into the opening session on the brand new circuit both Esteban Ocon and Carlos Sainz struck trouble.
A loose drain cover caused extensive damage to both cars and prompted lengthy delays as repairs were made.
Officials then completed an inspection of the complete circuit, completing similar works at a number of locations, including pit entry.
The loose drain was an embarrassing mishap for the high-profile event, prompting some pointed questions from Daniel Ricciardo over the inspection criteria for street circuits.
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23 stopped on circuit after hitting a manhole cover.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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The Ferrari SF-23 of Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari is recovered back to the pits on the back of a truck after he hit a manhole cover in the first practice session.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Marshals repair a manhole cover after the first session was stopped.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Marshals repair a manhole cover after the first session was stopped.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Marshals repair a manhole cover after the first session was stopped.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Marshals repair a manhole cover after the first session was stopped.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Marshals repair a manhole cover after the first session was stopped.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23 stopped in the first practice session after hitting a manhole cover.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23 stopped in the first practice session after hitting a manhole cover.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23 stopped in the first practice session after hitting a manhole cover.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23 stopped in the first practice session after hitting a manhole cover.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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Circuit workers fill manhole covers on the circuit.
16.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Practice Day.
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