04:36
Times tumble
Given it's a new track, expect massive evolution in terms of lap times.
Leclerc leads with a 1m44.019s, 1.1s ahead of Verstappen.
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23
F1 Las Vegas GP 2023: How a disrupted Friday practice played out
Scroll down for details of a remarkable day in F1 history.
The first-ever Vegas Practice session was cut short after just a few minutes by a loose drain cover. A much-delayed Free Practice 2 session ended at 4am local time, without any fans.
17 Nov 2023
04:39
Red flag
The first stoppage of the weekend has ben caused by Sainz, who has stopped on track.
04:35
First times on the board
A 1m48.947s for Norris, 0.4s ahead of Sainz.
Ocon, Bottas and Tsunoda complete the top five.
04:34
Russell radio
"Grip is very low currently."
04:32
A slippery start to the session
17 of the 20 cars are out on track with Sargeant, Alonso and Albon still in the pit lane.
It does look slippery out there in these early stages with the drivers on a range of tyres.
04:30
FP1 is go!
It's Vegas baby...
First practice in Las Vegas is now underway! Stroll is the first driver out on track in FP1.
04:24
Five minutes until FP1
A new track always brings extra excitement! FP1 starts in just five minutes.
04:17
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04:17
Welcome
Good morning and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Friday practice kicks off at 4:30am UK time!