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Las Vegas GP Practice Halted by Loose Manhole Cover

11/22/2025

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  • The second practice for Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix was halted by a loose manhole cover near Turn 17, causing two red flags.
  • The session was delayed by rain and ended with 20 minutes remaining.
  • Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) inspected the cover and welded it shut with 14 others.
  • Drivers voiced concern about wet weather affecting the race, while new tire rules for 2025 should improve rain performance.