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Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying DELAYED after huge crash
The Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying session faced delays after a significant crash involving Williams driver Franco Colapinto.
The incident occurred at the end of Q2, with the Argentine losing control in the final sector.
Colapinto hit the inside wall at Turn 16 after clipping the kerb, before his car ricocheted into the outside barriers.
The collision caused extensive damage to the right side of his Williams, scattering debris across the track.
The crash necessitated urgent repairs to the barriers and a thorough cleanup, leading to a delay before Q3 could commence.
Marshals worked swiftly to clear the debris and ensure the track was safe for the top 10 drivers to battle for pole position.
This crash adds to a tough period for Williams, who faced multiple incidents during the Brazilian Grand Prix, including three crashes in qualifying and the race.
Once again, the team faces a challenging task to repair Colapinto’s heavily damaged car in time for Saturday night’s race.
With limited spare parts available for the Las Vegas GP, repairing the car could prove even more difficult.
There is also a risk of grid penalties if Williams needs to make extensive changes, potentially sacrificing Colapinto’s P14 starting position.
The crash compounds a frustrating weekend for Williams, as teammate Alex Albon also encountered issues.
Albon suffered a fuel system failure during FP2 and failed to progress past Q1 in qualifying, ending his session early. Both incidents could hurt Williams’ chances of scoring crucial points, as the team is currently ninth in the constructors’ standings and struggling to improve.
Colapinto’s crash and Albon’s technical difficulties highlight Williams’ ongoing struggles, as the team continues to face challenges with reliability and performance.
As they prepare for the Las Vegas GP, Williams must balance repairing Colapinto’s car while avoiding further penalties, all under the shadow of a challenging weekend that could jeopardize their hopes of improving their standing in the championship.
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