F1 have confirmed Free Practice 2 will be extended by 30 minutes after first practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix was cut short due to a loose manhole, completely damaging two cars.
The session will get underway at 10am UK time.
An F1 statement read: “Practice 2 is expected to commence at 2am local time in Las Vegas.
“This is subject to local circuit engineering team completing the necessary works on the track. The session will be extended to 90 minutes.”
The lengthy delays were due to a number of loose water valve covers around the circuit.The first practice session was cancelled after just eight minutes of running following a red flag period.Carlos Sainz ran over one of them on the long straight, damaging his Ferrari car after violent contact.Just before that, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon had done the same, thus requiring a chassis change.
The delay has given circuit organisers the chance to ensure the track is safe, assessing the 30 water valve covers around the venue.
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