Picture that shows why Verstappen won the Las Vegas GP

Crucial Vegas moment | View in browser FORMULA 1 | MARK HUGHES The picture that shows why Verstappen won the Las Vegas GP Charles Leclerc would have won the the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix had it not been for Max Verstappen and George Russell's clash, writes Mark Hughes. Far from hampering the Red Bull, the damage clinched F1 victory Contrary to the cynical expectations of many, the new Las Vegas Grand Prix gave us a truly spectacular race: five overtake lead changes and a thrilling contest through the field. It was won by Max Verstappen, but almost certainly wouldn't have been were it not for an opportunely-timed safety car.  We got a great race as drivers and teams staged various recoveries from randomly-timed interruptions. For some the recoveries were from blows imposed by the safety car, for others their recoveries were only possible because of it... READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES FORMULA 1 | JAMES ELSON F1 perfects the art of ripping off its own fans – Up/down in Vegas      Insert yawn-inducing gambling metaphor here to illustrate eventual relatively decent race which played out after off and on-track controversy prior to overhyped F1 event READ MORE FORMULA 1 | CHRIS MEDLAND Max was right in Las Vegas; you don't have to agree with him     Why even fans of the Las Vegas GP can agree with Max Verstappen; the reason drivers seemed weary; and Alex Albon's unfortunate comment: Chris Medland's paddock diary READ MORE SHOP PROMOTION Motor Sport shop: Bestsellers Official Motor Sport Magazine 100 Years Calendar | 2024 Build a Porsche 911 | Advent Calendar | Christmas Gift Benetton | The Rebels of Formula 1 | Signed by Damien Smith Formula 1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix - City of Lights - 2023 Binder | Racing Green | Motor Sport Jenson Button Signed | Full Size Brawn GP Helmet Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60