Ross Brawn admits F1 did not consider the alarmingly low temperatures while planning the Las Vegas GP
Ross Brawn revealed that F1 did not consider the low temperatures while scheduling the Las Vegas GP.
Ross Brawn [L], Las Vegas GP logo [R] (images via IMAGO)
Formula 1 will soon be racing in the streets of Sin City. The Las Vegas GP is perhaps the most highly-anticipated race in the recent history of the sport. However, concerns have been raised about the expected temperatures during the race to be around 5°C or 41°F. Now, former F1 Managing Director Ross Brawn has revealed that the sport did not take this factor into account while planning the race.
Brawn mentioned that despite the temperature dropping to around 4°C at night during November in Vegas, the sport did not consider this to be an influential factor. Las Vegas usually experiences rather hot weather. Subsequently, this could’ve been ignored while planning the race. The Las Vegas GP will take place on a Saturday night at 10 pm local time.
The one thing we hadn’t considered initially but the tyre company have dealt with is it gets very, very cold at night. So when the race is happening, which is Saturday night, it has been known to drop down to three or four degrees.
Ross Brawn told TalkSPORT
The 68-year-old admitted that this could pose a major challenge for Pirelli and the teams to maintain ideal tire temperatures. However, Ross Brawn reckoned that the Italian giant has worked extensively to try and tackle this issue. Although, it remains to be seen if the cold temperatures at the Las Vegas GP become a problem during the weekend.
So, it can be really quite cold and of course getting the cars to work in those temperatures can be a challenge. The tyre companies have done some work to make sure the tyres can cope with that.
Ross Brawn expects the Las Vegas GP to be spectacular
Formula 1 has faced multiple issues in preparation for the Vegas race, including the road closure agreements. The construction of the circuit has been met with backlash from locals of Sin City, with a worker dying during the process. Although, the sport has been at the forefront of tackling issues and allowing for smooth workflow before the race weekend gets underway.
Ross Brawn claimed that F1 has faced new issues that it had never experienced in the past. Nevertheless, the 68-year-old believes that the Las Vegas GP would be a success. The race is the first time Formula 1 and Liberty Media have acted as the promoters of the event. However, there is some crucial work left to be done in order to complete the circuit.
We’re definitely facing some new challenges which we’ve never had before, but I think it’ll be spectacular.
The Pit Building is READY! ?#LasVegasGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/sqEAzEgF8O
— F1 Las Vegas (@F1LasVegas) November 10, 2023
Certainly, the Las Vegas GP is a massive gamble for Formula 1. Liberty Media has invested almost half a billion dollars in this race. Moreover, the event has faced some major obstacles alongside criticism from fans and residents of the city. However, it remains to be seen if this highly-anticipated race is a success for the pinnacle of motorsport.
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