LAS VEGAS GP bosses have issued a stunning statement about their chaotic handling of their opening race – telling disgruntled fans: “It happens.”
The fans were spent Thousands Dollars per view eight Minutes of training before it is then cancelled The drain cover collided with Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari Creating fear for safety.
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The delay means second training now runs until 2:30am – but, Fans were ejected from their seats An hour earlier due to employees’ contractual working hours.
Fans have requested a refund from F1who organize their own race, responded with a statement that failed to apologise.
He said: “We have all been to events, such as concerts, matches and even other Formula 1 races, that have been canceled due to factors such as weather or technical issues.
“It happens, and we hope people understand that.”
The statement was issued by Rene Willem, CEO, Las Vegas Grand Prix Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One, is likely to spark more backlash.
In an attempt to explain their reasoning, the full version said: “Our top priority in Formula 1 is the safety and security of our drivers, staff and fans.
“Responsibility for oversight of a Formula 1 event rests with Formula 1 as the commercial rights holder for the sport, the FIA as the regulatory body, and the local promoter, in this case the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
“This is important for those new to racing to understand.
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“Last night, about nine minutes into the first free practice session, a water valve cap broke on the straightaway at Las Vegas Boulevard.
“At that time, the FIA, which is responsible for the safe operation of on-track activities, stopped the session so that we could take a look at the broken water valve cover and inspect the track. This has happened on occasion on other circuits in other races around the world.
“The precautionary step was taken to remove all water valve covers on the entire track and fill them with sand and asphalt.
“The entire process, from identifying the problem to resolving it, took about five hours.
“The decision to repair this way was made out of an abundance of caution and because the safety of drivers, track marshals, officials and our fans is always our top priority.
“We thank the contractors who worked quickly to resolve the situation so quickly.
“As a result, the first free practice ended early. We progressed to the second free practice session at approximately 2:30 a.m. PT for 90 minutes.
“The decision to hold the second free practice session at 2:30 a.m. PT was supported by all parties to ensure the sporting integrity of the remainder of the event.
“We would like to thank the drivers, mechanics and all the teams for their patience and commitment last night to ensure we were able to run the session successfully.
“Now, let’s move on to the fan experience.
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“The delay in the start of the second free practice session from midnight to 2:30 a.m. PT created risks for our staff and fans.
“We have made the decision to close the fan zones under LVGP jurisdiction at 1:30 a.m. PT and send fans home.
“Let’s explain why. First, we were concerned about our long-serving public safety and security officials who have been asked to work for the next three nights.
“We thank the Clark County Metro Police Department, Department of Public Works, and other public safety officials for their incredible support during the event and also when we reopened the track early this morning.
“Secondly, we were concerned about our transportation staff responsible for getting our fans back to the hotels.
“Under federal law, they were facing the amount of time they could legally and safely drive buses.
“Finally, our hospitality staff needed the ability to clean and restock guest areas to ensure the fan experience is optimal for everyone over the coming days.
“We know this was disappointing. We hope our fans understand based on this explanation that we had to balance many concerns, including the safety and security of all participants and the fan experience throughout the entire weekend.
“We have all been to events, such as concerts, matches and even other Formula 1 races, that have been canceled due to factors such as weather or technical issues. It happens, and we hope people understand that.
“So how are we going to handle this tonight?
“We have worked overnight to adjust our staffing plans across security, transportation and hospitality to ensure we can operate and serve fans with the best possible experience in the event of an extended racing schedule.
“We are excited about racing today and thank our entire team and fans for their support.
“We know this is going to be a great event. With that, let’s get back to racing.”
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