Las Vegas Grand Prix facing lawsuit from F1 fans after event ends early

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Formula One fans have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a practice session Thursday night ended much earlier than expected, and many fans left the venue.

Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a water valve cover and damaged his vehicle just nine minutes into the first session, resulting in a two-and-a-half hour delay. The second session of the night did not begin until 2:30 in the morning, although the length of it was extended from an hour to 90 minutes.

Race officials have since offered a $200 discount at the official gift shop, but only for those who held single-night tickets Thursday. The majority of fans have three-day passes.

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Zhou Guanyu of China driving the Alfa Romeo F1 C43 Ferrari on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023, in Las Vegas.  (Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Las Vegas-based Dimopoulos Law Firm and co-counsel JK Legal & Consulting filed the lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix and its owner, Liberty Media, in Nevada state court seeking at least $30,000 in damages.

F1 President Stefano Domenicali and Renee Wilm, CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, issued a statement Friday saying they closed the track to spectators for safety and legal reasons.

George Russel of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver goes during the qualification session at Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 17, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Robert Szaniszlo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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