F1 star sends HUGE drug test warning at Las Vegas GP

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Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star sends HUGE drug test warning at Las Vegas GP

F1 stars have reported a strange disturbance at the Las Vegas GP

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 24 November 2024 01:30

A Formula 1 star has warned that 'every driver' on grid would fail a drug test this weekend in Las Vegas.

Any driver can be called for a drug test with National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) at any time and without warning, a relatively common occurrence for the top drivers.

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Max Verstappen was called for a surprise drug test at the 2024 Dutch GP, and revealed via a stream that he had been called for a test five times during the season.

The champion was cleared on all occasions, with no F1 driver having ever failed a drugs test whilst actively participating in the series.

Max Verstappen took part in a drugs test at the Dutch GP

F1 stars report smell of weed at Las Vegas GP

According to the Argentine, there has been a strong smell of weed lingering around the track, and claimed it will be a mess if everyone is tested at once.

“Yes, there was a smell of weed,” Colapinto said to the media at the Las Vegas GP.

“If they dope the drivers now, I think we’ll all test positive, I swear - when we all test positive, there will be a mess."