Ferrari had an impressive showing during the postponed second night practice session for the Las Vegas GP. Charles Leclerc set the fastest time, with Carlos Sainz right behind him, making it a 1-2 finish for Ferrari. Max Verstappen set the sixth fastest time. The practice session was extended by half an hour after the first session was stopped due to a loose manhole cover.
The organizers had to work hard to inspect and repair various manhole covers after the first practice session was halted. Ferrari also had to work on repairing Carlos Sainz’s car after it was damaged by the loose manhole cover. However, the second practice session was postponed, and all fan zones and stands were closed for safety reasons.
To make up for the lost time, the second practice session was extended by thirty minutes. The drivers took advantage of this extra time on the track, especially since the Las Vegas circuit is new and the cold temperatures at night posed a challenge for optimal tire performance.
Ultimately, Charles Leclerc was the fastest, followed by Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso. The rest of the driver results were as follows:
1. Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:35.265s
2. Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:35.782s + 0.517s
3. Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:35.793s + 0.528s
4. Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:36.085s + 0.820s
5. Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo 1:36.129s + 0.864s
6. Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:36.183s + 0.918s
In other F1 news:
– A detached manhole cover punctured an F1 car in Las Vegas
– Max Verstappen had some comical remarks after the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas GP
– An F1 pilot launched a nude calendar and gained extra fans
– Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone criticized the Las Vegas GP
– An iconic Ferrari from 1962 was auctioned
– A video of a lap around the Las Vegas F1 circuit was released.