Las Vegas Grand Prix slammed for 'JOKE' compensation after F1 chaos
Las Vegas Grand Prix slammed for 'JOKE' compensation after F1 chaos
Formula 1 fans have vented their frustration after single-day ticket holders in attendance on Thursday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix were offered a $200 (£160) voucher to spend at the official race shop as a 'thank you' for their support.
In what was the curtain-raiser for one of the most highly-anticipated weekends on the F1 calendar, the action in Vegas could not have got off to a worse start.
A loose water valve cover brought Carlos Sainz's Ferrari to a standstill less than 10 minutes into FP1. From then on, everything went downhill for those in attendance.
READ MORE: Las Vegas Grand Prix and F1 statement contains MASSIVE omission
Lengthy delays to ensure the track was safe to race ultimately meant that any fan in attendance had to endure a lengthy two-and-a-half-hour delay for a session resumption at 2:30am local time.
Although arduous, the ordeal would have no doubt been worth for the spectators to watch their favourite drivers career around the track. However, due to safety and logistical concerns, not a single fan was allowed to stay and watch FP2.
It therefore meant that those with a single-day ticket only for the Las Vegas Grand Prix would have been restricted to just nine minutes of action, despite spending up to eight hours at the track.
In a bid to rectify some of the discontent felt by the fans holding a single-day ticket, a $200 dollar voucher to spend on merchandise at the Las Vegas Grand Prix Official Shop has been offered.
Yet for those with a three-day package, who have now missed a third of the action, they are set to receive no compensation at all as things stand.
Las Vegas F1 fans offered merchandise voucher
“There is no higher priority at a Formula 1 race than the safety and security of drivers, fans and staff alike,” a message sent to single-day ticket holders stated.
“Following last night’s incident involving a water valve cover, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, F1 and the FIA were faced with the difficult decision to close the fan zones prior to the beginning of Free Practice 2.
“We appreciate your patience while we remedied the situation. This was not a decision we took lightly. As a thank you for your support, we would like to offer you a $200 voucher to the Las Vegas Grand Prix Official Shop.
“With a full round of practice successfully completed, we look forward to providing a safe and entertaining race weekend for all.”
And it didn't take long before fans flocked to social media to make their feelings known regarding the level of compensation on offer.
So @F1 decided that a $200 merchandise voucher was appropriate compensation after last night's fiasco 😂😂😡 #LasVegasGP #LasVegasGrandPrix #f1lasvegas #f1
— Greg Wasik (@GregWasik) November 18, 2023
Btw a $200 voucher at the F1 Store is nothing. Have you seen how much merch is? This is such a pathetic way to handle something that THEY CAUSED
— Jett Kraus (@JettMDK) November 18, 2023
A $200 gift voucher to spend in the Las Vegas Grand Prix shop for ticket holders who only got to see 8 minutes of on track action is an absolute joke.
— Vitz Patel (@vitzpatel) November 18, 2023
It's insulting that these fans weren't given an immediate and full refund. Another poor showing by #F1
Imaging playing $$$ in tickets for Las Vegas, only see 8 minutes worth of action, told to leave & only get $200 worth of vouchers to say “sorry”
— Paddock Passion | F1/Motorsport Content Creators (@PaddockPassion) November 18, 2023
💀 such a insult. They want money back, not money off merch!
READ MORE: F1 fans angry after being kicked out of Las Vegas GP following FP2 delay
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Mercedes reveal shock RED livery to celebrate historic milestone
- 19 minutes ago
Ricciardo makes five-race admission in bid to survive F1 axe
- 1 hour ago
Red Bull is 'burning' after Horner and Marko display
- 2 hours ago
Red Bull announce strong statement over Newey departure claims
- 3 hours ago
Verstappen 'to meet Mercedes over SHOCK 2025 move as Red Bull exit clause revealed'
- Today 18:57
F1 champion reveals £100 MILLION contract to keep racing
- Today 17:57
Related news
STAGGERING Las Vegas Grand Prix prices reach £10,000
Vegas official admits stunning contract revelation over F1 race
Ferrari still waiting on compensation for $2m accident
Key Las Vegas Grand Prix F1 feature to be used in HUGE international event
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860