Heavy rain led to flooding in Las Vegas this week, causing concern for the upcoming Formula 1 event. Despite the city experiencing significant rainfall and standing water on the streets, the weather is not expected to impact the racing activities. The downpour resulted in dramatic scenes captured on social media, highlighting the challenges faced by the city during sudden storms.
Following the rainy spell, the sun returned, and the standing water began to evaporate. The Linq Hotel, a focal point of the flooding videos, showed reduced water levels by Wednesday morning. Although wet conditions persisted with showers during media day, the circuit remained functional without any significant water accumulation.
Despite the looming threat of more rain on Thursday and Friday, organizers remain optimistic about the weekend’s track action. The Las Vegas Grand Prix has seen increased interest this year, with ticket prices lowered to attract more spectators. Sales have soared compared to previous years, with the event on track for a sell-out, offering additional attractions like the all-female F1 Academy series finale.
In the championship standings, Lando Norris holds a commanding lead over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen also remains in contention mathematically but faces a considerable points gap. The season finale in Las Vegas will be followed by the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, shaping the final outcome of the championship.
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