Formula 1 Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Damages Over Las Vegas GP Fan Lawsuit
In 2023, the Las Vegas Grand Prix faced a major disruption when a practice crash by Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, caused by an unsealed manhole cover, led to hours of track inspections. The practice session was delayed until 3 a.m. and held without spectators, who received no information and many left without seeing any action. Fans subsequently filed a lawsuit seeking $3 billion in damages. After an initial dismissal in 2025, the case was amended and resulted in a $3 million damages award against Formula 1 and the Las Vegas GP. Spectators who bought tickets through the official organizer or Ticketmaster will be automatically informed about claims; others must file by August 27. Notably, a similar manhole cover issue occurred during the 2025 Las Vegas race, though it caused only a brief delay.
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