Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The bitter winds o' Las Vegas be testin' the mettle o' these F1 landlubbers and their chariots!
2023-11-17
Arr, me hearties! Avast ye! The swashbucklin' Las Vegas Grand Prix be settin' sail on Thursday night, with two hearty practices round the Strip. This be the first ever Formula One race in the sinful Sin City, and mark me words, it'll be colder than a pirate's plunder!
The inaugural Formula One race in Las Vegas is set to be one of the coldest F1 competitions ever, presenting a challenging learning curve for drivers and teams. This will be the first F1 night race in the U.S., and once the sun goes down in the desert, temperatures are expected to drop significantly. Lewis Hamilton, a driver for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, noted that this race will be unusually cold compared to the typically hotter climates they race in. The Las Vegas Grand Prix follows a series of races in warm cities such as Austin, Texas, Mexico City, and São Paulo, all of which took place during the day.The cold temperatures will require adjustments for both the drivers and mechanics. The cars will need to be closed up, protected from the cold air with blankets. The tires are not designed for cold weather, so if it is too cold, wet tires will need to be used. The track itself will be significantly colder than average, resulting in different reactions from the tires. The engines will also be running much colder.
The first practice session for the race on Friday was suspended after less than half an hour due to a driver damaging his vehicle by running over a water valve cover. This highlights the challenges that the cold temperatures pose.
Despite the cold, qualifying will take place on Friday night, with the race kicking off on Saturday at 10 p.m. local time. The Las Vegas Grand Prix promises to be an exciting and chilly event for both the participants and spectators.