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Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr., returns to the pit after an accident during the first practice session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix on November 16, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Race stewards cancelled the practice after the accident to inspect the track. The session was cut short after around ten minutes due to a loose drain cover, according to FIA officials. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Las Vegas Grand Prix Is Off To A Disastrous Start

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 collides with Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 29, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.

F1 Grand Prix of Mexico

Sergio Pérez’s Season Cratered On Turn One

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Chris Thompson

Logan Sargeant drives a Williams car in the Qatar Grand Prix.

The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Was An Atrocity

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Kathryn Xu

Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the FIA garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar.

F1 Grand Prix of Qatar – Practice & Qualifying

Lance Stroll Is The Weakest Part Of His Father’s Team

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates with Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in Singapore, Singapore.

F1 Grand Prix of Singapore

Carlos Sainz’s Best Teammate In Singapore Wasn’t Even On His Team

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Lauren Theisen

Max Verstappen on the podium with both pieces of his trophy

F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

There Is Only One Way To Deny Max Verstappen His Trophy

A flooded street is pictured in Cesena on May 17, 2023 after heavy rains caused major floodings in central Italy. Trains were stopped and schools were closed in many towns while people were asked to leave the ground floors of their homes and to avoid going out, and five people have died after the floodings across Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region.

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Formula 1 Cancels Imola Grand Prix Due To Deadly Floods

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes hugs LL Cool J on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

F1 Grand Prix of Miami

Miami Grand Prix Driver Intros As Narrated By LL Cool J, Ranked

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Kelsey McKinney

A screenshot showing Alex Albon's vehicle entering the pit lane, which is blocked by many photographers. On the left is a long graphic showing the race car standings.

F1 Photographers Pit Stop

Just My Opinion: Don’t Let People Stand In An Active Pit Lane

Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR23 Mercedes spins after a collision at the second restart during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on April 02, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.

F1 Grand Prix of Australia

The Australian Grand Prix Was A Mess Of The FIA’s Creation

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