‘It happens’: F1 fail to apologise or issue refunds to Las Vegas fans
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The fans who attended the opening day of Formula 1 in Las Vegas were not given an apology or refund, even though they only got to see the cars on track for a total of eight minutes. It was a chaotic day.
Instead of getting their money back, those with single-day tickets can now receive a $200 voucher to use at the official Las Vegas Grand Prix shop.
Individuals who possess complete weekend passes that incorporate three days of access will not receive any form of compensation for the lack of events on Thursday evening.
On Friday, a statement was issued by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Las Vegas Grand Prix CEO Renee Wilm which caught attention for not including an apology to the audience. The statement was quite lengthy.
One part of the statement stated that many of us have attended events such as concerts, games, and other Formula 1 races that had to be cancelled due to reasons like bad weather or technical difficulties.
"Occasionally such events occur, and it is our wish that individuals will have empathy and comprehension."
The supporters who were watching the event in the large seating area were asked to vacate at 1:30am on Friday morning, which was one hour prior to the commencement of the second practice period.
The announcement also mentioned that supporters were informed to depart because of worries regarding the welfare of our public protection and security personnel, transit staff, and hospitality workers.
On Thursday, spectators witnessed only a brief window of eight minutes of cars racing on the track.
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The commotion started on Thursday evening when Carlos Sainz drove over a drain cover that was not securely fastened on the track. This caused the initial training session to be called off, citing safety concerns.
The second round of practice was supposed to begin at midnight, but it was put off for a prolonged duration until it eventually got underway at 2:30am. At that juncture, automobiles were racing around the novel 3.8-mile path, but there was no audience around to witness the spectacle.
The announcement additionally stated that they took a cautious measure by removing all of the covers of the water valves on the whole track and replaced them with sand and asphalt.
It took around five hours to complete the whole procedure, which involved identifying the problem and finding a solution. The decision to fix it in this manner was based on a desire to err on the side of caution and prioritize the well-being of everyone involved, including drivers, trackside workers, officials, and our loyal supporters.
We express our gratitude to the contractors who worked efficiently to solve the issue promptly.
