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What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula 1’s return to Las Vegas got off to a shockingly bad start with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz striking a loose water valve cover in FP1 and that session having to be abandoned after just eight minutes of running. What followed was a communications and optics horror show from both the…

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F1’s big gamble on Vegas can only be described as a dumpster fire so far

This is a disaster for F1 but it's also tremendous content for the rest of us.

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Ricciardo: Vegas FP2 without F1 fans didn't feel worth it during delay

F1's much anticipated romp around the streets of Vegas hit an early roadblock when the cars of Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon dislodged water valve covers, which damaged both of their chassis beyond repair and led to FP1 being abandoned after eight minutes.

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F1 fans had so many jokes about the Las Vegas loose drain cover that caused chaos

So much money spent for the Vegas race and a loose drain cover caused chaos.

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Charles Leclerc quickest in 4am finish to erratic Las Vegas Grand Prix opening day

Grandstands shut to fans for long delayed session after controversial first practice cancelled

Evening Standard

Ghosts of F1's old failures resurface as Las Vegas Grand Prix gets off to dismal start

Botched first practice threatens to overshadow divisive attempt to crack the much-vaunted US market

Evening Standard

F1 fans removed from grandstands ahead of delayed Vegas FP2

A since-deleted statement released by the Vegas race on its social media platforms read: "Due to logistical considerations for our fans and our staff, we have made the determination that we will be closing all Las Vegas Grand Prix fan areas at 1.30am. We look forward to welcoming fans back…

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Wolff: Vegas GP manhole incident "not a black eye" for F1

The first on-track session for the inaugural race weekend on the streets of Las Vegas was abandoned after just eight minutes on Thursday evening when Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ripping up the concrete frame of a water valve cover on the flat-out Strip section.

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FIA conducting manhole cover inspections after F1 Las Vegas FP1 cut short

Following huge hype surrounding F1’s newest track, the event got off to an inauspicious start after the first free practice session was called off because a drain cover had broken free and was hit by two cars.

Autosport

The Oakland A's are relocating to Las Vegas after MLB owners approve the move

There have been complaints about the Oakland Coliseum being outdated, but negotiations between the A's and the city over a new stadium fell apart. The Vegas stadium is expected to cost $1.5 billion.

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Glitzy F1 opening ceremony sets tone for divisive Las Vegas GP

If the groundbreaking, F1 promoted race around the Strip is earmarked as the series' very own Superbowl, then it already served up a halftime show to match a day before on-track proceedings even start.

Autosport

Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas is one step closer to confirmed

But there's still something holding it back.

The Street

The A’s might not change their name in Las Vegas, which is dumb

Could the A's name stay in Las Vegas when the franchise moves?

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Oakland A’s set to move to Vegas after MLB owners approve relocation

The Oakland A’s are set to leave their home of 55 years after MLB owners reportedly approved the team’s move to Las Vegas

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4 stadiums (Oracle Park?) the A’s could play in while their Las Vegas home is being built

The A's will be homeless between 2024 and 2028, when their Las Vegas stadium is

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Sainz: F1 needs to rethink “overdone” weekend schedule

To launch the Vegas race, which F1 has promoted itself at a cost of £355 million so far, an opening ceremony was held on the main straight on Thursday. Kylie Minogue and 30 Seconds To Mars were among the music acts.

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When will the A’s actually play in Vegas after vote officially means they’re out of Oakland?

Now that the A's are officially moving to Vegas, when will they actually play in Sin City?

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Formula 1 fans react to the ridiculously late start times for the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Qualifying at 3 a.m.? An F1 race in the United States somehow has the worst start times of the entire season for American fans.

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Why is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on a Saturday?

There is a huge buzz around F1 at the moment in America. The Vegas grandstands are up, the crowd has been partying to a live performance from Kylie Minogue, while colourful fireworks are popping ahead of a weekend like no other.

Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton hits back after Max Verstappen criticism of Las Vegas Grand Prix

Mercedes star insists Liberty Media are doing "amazing work" as he praises further attempts to thrive in America

Evening Standard

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Formula One taking expensive gamble that isn't guaranteed to pay off

Interest in F1 has experienced a huge surge in the United States, but there are fears that the sport is only in Sin City for the show

Motorsport

Alonso: F1 Vegas GP "deserves" its special treatment

This weekend, F1 owner Liberty Media realises its long-held ambition of bringing the series to downtown Vegas, with a layout incorporating a large section of the gambling haven's iconic Strip.

Autosport

Hamilton: "Not technical" Vegas F1 track layout will help Mercedes

Following two strong race performances for Hamilton at Austin (where he was ultimately disqualified from the results) and in Mexico, Mercedes had a poor weekend in Brazil last time out.

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix live stream 2023 — how to watch for free online

Speeding into Sin City, the 2023 F1 season heads to Nevada and you can use our guide to watch Las Vegas Grand Prix live streams for FREE and from wherever you are.

Autosport

Alonso: No two laps of Vegas F1 weekend will be the same

F1’s return to Vegas will take place on an all-new course that incorporates the city’s famous Strip boulevard – with the public roads being used having been resurfaced ahead of the event.

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