The Las Vegas GP’s second practice is tentatively set to get underway at 02:30 local time as organisers complete their track inspection.

The opening practice was halted and subsequently cancelled after just nine minutes after a loose water drain cover was thrown up by the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz, significantly damaging the car’s underside.

The same fate also befell the Alpine of Esteban Ocon. Both teams have been forced to build up new chassis.

The delayed FP2 session has been extended to 90 minutes to compensate for the opening practice curtailed sessions.

Unfortunately, the session will be closed to the public.

Read also:

“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 fans areas at 1:30 am PR.” Stated the organisers.

“We look forward to welcoming fans back later today for exciting FP3 and qualifying sessions”.

Holding the sessions behind closed gates is likely to add another layer of discontent from the fans. Welcome to Las Vegas!

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Michael Delaney

Recent Posts

As brave as they came: Rodriguez's winning rush at Spa

Pedro Rodriguez was as brave as they come, and the small Mexican driver proved it…

14 minutes ago

Wolff: Antonelli age and ‘nothing to lose’ mindset making life 'easier'

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that Kimi Antonelli’s sensational rise to prominence in F1 is…

1 hour ago

Monaco Speed Trap: Who is the fastest of them all?

It’s the most iconic and challenging track in Grand Prix racing, with as many pitfalls…

3 hours ago

Bearman rues Monaco setback and ‘strangest crash I’ve ever had’

A bewildered Oliver Bearman has admitted that his crash in Saturday’s final practice session in…

4 hours ago

Hadjar hails ‘good comeback’ in Monaco qualifying after Friday bust

Less than 24 hours after Monaco’s unforgiving barriers left him battered and short on confidence,…

5 hours ago

Monaco GP: Saturday's action in pictures

Saturday's qualifying at the Monaco GP will go down as one of the most tense…

15 hours ago