{"id":26837,"date":"2024-11-19T02:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=26837"},"modified":"2024-11-19T02:05:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T07:05:58","slug":"last-time-out-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/19\/last-time-out-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Time Out in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>We have arrived at the third to last race of this season; one of the most anticipated, the Las Vegas GP.<\/h3>\n<p>As F1 looks forward to another weekend in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2023\/10\/31\/f1-why-the-las-vegas-grand-prix-will-start-late\/\" target=\"_self\">Las Vegas<\/a>, let\u2019s look back at some of the highlights from last year&#8217;s edition.<\/p>\n<h4>A Grand Prix that has caused a lot of discussion<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year&#8217;s Grand Prix was a race that got a lot of people talking. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a new circuit was inaugurated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the first time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that of Las Vegas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of those projects that increasingly accentuates the<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showmanship<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Formula One.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before the race started, there were several concerns that got the entire paddock <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the media<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> talking. One of the first problems<\/span> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/f1\/news\/las-vegas-grand-prix-weather-forecast-how-cold-will-it-be-for-the-f1-race\/10546746\/#:~:text=Highest%20temperatures%20at%20night%20could,watch%2C%20TV%20times%20this%20weekend\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the cold and the respective behaviour of the <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tyres. A somewhat unusual choice <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the decision<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to race at night with temperatures that were around 3\u00b0.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Third-row for Williams in Las Vegas<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the highlights of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was seeing<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/10\/17\/james-vowles-reveals-timeline-for-williams-success\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Williams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> secure third and fourth-row start in qualifying. A magical moment for a team that had to face several difficulties. But above all, thanks to the car that found itself having a good feeling with the track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"c2T2hyY0TGRUgvsQx1feZw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2173346559\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'c2T2hyY0TGRUgvsQx1feZw',sig:'B5yclDbjj2OfUCbyOxkaNPNHqqnLyhP8Y18lXXXfluM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2173346559',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in part,<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> good result <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also obtained thanks to Sainz and Perez&#8217;s penalties.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was a big cause for celebration at Williams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Charles Leclerc&#8217;s pole position<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/13\/charles-leclerc-i-am-sure-ferrari-will-be-next-world-champions\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charles Leclerc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of those drivers who often makes us dream in qualifying. And last year he made all of Las Vegas dream with his pole position. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He marked<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a time of 1m 32.726s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locking the way for his opponents, including Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen who found it difficult to beat his time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Lots of action at the start of the race in Las Vegas<\/h4>\n<p>The start of the race was full of action. We saw <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/03\/max-verstappen-furious-with-bullsht-red-flag-timing\/\" target=\"_self\">Max Verstappen<\/a> and Charles Leclerc fighting each other to get the first place. After a first attempt, the two drivers entered the escape road &#8211; a move that then led to Max Verstappen receiving a penalty.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"HFGgMrJVRohxo2KXIU0mMg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1790225087\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'HFGgMrJVRohxo2KXIU0mMg',sig:'3ilqDTgK3WBuYHhi9LWZOqlgt0hrqyirEc7_RkrGu0s=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1790225087',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Going further back on the grid, we saw <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/09\/12\/fernando-alonso-i-will-be-driving-in-2026-and-beyond\/\" target=\"_self\">Fernando Alonso<\/a> spin in the middle of the group. While Carlos Sainz touched Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez came into contact with Valtteri Bottas.<\/p>\n<h4>Charles Leclerc&#8217;s last-lap overtaking<\/h4>\n<p>Despite the difficulties, Charles Leclerc tried to fight until the end. Towards the end of the race, he gave a unique show.<\/p>\n<p>After remaining in third position behind Sergio Perez, Charles Leclerc made an overtaking move that managed to steal P2. A move so important that it not only earned him the position but also earned him the \u201cbest overtaking\u201d award.<\/p>\n<h4>Lando Norris&#8217;s violent clash<\/h4>\n<p>After the Safety Car restarted, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/02\/lando-norris-not-proud-of-brazil-sprint-race-victory\/\" target=\"_self\">Lando Norris<\/a> crashed violently into the barriers in an escape route. The McLaren driver was subsequently taken to hospital for further tests. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team later gave positive updates on the Brit\u2019s health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"lY2-fpYLSuNgjhvg435Ssg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2171865864\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lY2-fpYLSuNgjhvg435Ssg',sig:'IMCY42YONmrk04ex5EF4fK2RJfwuVDNXoiAj38iK7DY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2171865864',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Super Max Verstappen takes Las Vegas too<\/h4>\n<p>Max Verstappen&#8217;s race was marked by several difficulties &#8211; Leclerc&#8217;s mega overtaking, a 5-second penalty and a collision with George Russell. Three events that could have stopped his victory.<\/p>\n<p>But Max Verstappen is known for his skill and tenacity. His was one of the most absurd and difficult victories of the 2023 season. A race that was anything but boring, surrounded by several unexpected events but which still led him to victory.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"FRymvGzIS1Vauf7PKLOnyg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2173345309\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'FRymvGzIS1Vauf7PKLOnyg',sig:'7HYt5AxRw1DrfCaPaGVqL8YZkeoOGkzFCAbvFjQEF3U=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2173345309',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>What to expect this year?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas is a rather particular circuit, which is much discussed. A circuit that favours <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showmanship, glitz and glam more than the sport itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"wGycfC4wTZRO_EARzcXiqA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1800093928\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wGycfC4wTZRO_EARzcXiqA',sig:'2ygewsWiWZADYOOOoz4xiHnDXyTCT2p9O3a7AMWsMl0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1800093928',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For a second year, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the drivers and teams will have to deal with the low temperatures and get the strategies right <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because Vegas <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be a night race. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This adds another layer of complication, as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they will have to deal with a rather difficult time zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I always say, Formula One is a world in continuous evolution, a race against time. But what will this weekend in Las Vegas have in store for us? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We just have to wait and see\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have arrived at the third to last race of this season; one of the most anticipated, the Las Vegas GP. As F1 looks forward to another weekend in Las Vegas, let\u2019s look back at some of the highlights from last year&#8217;s edition. 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