F1 team announce INVESTIGATION after Las Vegas GP issue

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F1 team announce INVESTIGATION after Las Vegas GP issue

The Las Vegas GP has got off to a difficult start for some teams

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Saturday 23 November 2024 18:00

A top Formula 1 team have announced that they're investigating an issue that arose during Friday's running at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Max.Verstappen could secure his fourth consecutive drivers' championship on the strip, with two races left to go.

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However, the first few sessions of the weekend have been difficult for Red Bull, after they chose not to bring a trimmed rear wing to suit the high-speed circuit in Las Vegas.

Instead, Mercedes and McLaren have dominated the timesheets, which could see Verstappen’s championship glory put on pause until Qatar in a week’s time.

Red Bull have struggled in Las Vegas thus far

Aston Martin announce Las Vegas GP investigation

Stroll’s issue prompted a red flag, as smoke emerged from the cockpit and he jumped out of the car, as the team were presented with a major task for qualifying.

Following the incident in FP3, Aston Martin revealed on social media that they would be investigating the problem after he lost power on track.

Lance Stroll receives Las Vegas GP setback

Aston Martin’s power struggles follow a torrid outing at the last race in Brazil, where both Fernando Alonso and Stroll emerged pointless.

The Canadian also had an embarrassing crash during the formation lap, where he spun out and then beached into the gravel as he attempted to rejoin the track.

Alpine’s double podium in Brazil has placed them closer to Aston Martin in the championship, applying pressure to the Silverstone outfit to maintain their fifth place position.

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