WATCH: YouTubers spotted at Las Vegas GP as internet-famous racer Emelia Hartford and tech Guru MKBHD get invited to the Ferrari garage

Tech Youtuber, Marques Brownlee - MKBHD and Car Youtuber, Emelia Hartford were spotted inside the Ferrari Garage at the Las Vegas GP.

WATCH: YouTubers spotted at Las Vegas GP as internet-famous racer Emelia Hartford and tech Guru MKBHD get invited to the Ferrari garage

Emilia Hartford and Marques Brownlee at Las Vegas GP (via imago)

The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend was touted to be the highlighting race weekend of the 2023 Formula 1 calendar since its announcement. The 3rd American race in the calendar quickly became the most anticipated race in recent Formula 1 history as the F1 circus returned to the Sin City after 40 years. The Las Vegas GP witnessed several celebrity spottings throughout the weekend. Tech Youtuber, Marques Brownlee – MKBHD and Car Youtuber, Emelia Hartford were amongst the many celebrities in attendance of the prestigious Grand Prix (according to Ferrari’s Twitter).

The two Youtubers were spotted inside the Ferrari Garage. Brownlee, more commonly addressed by his nickname – MKBHD, is primarily known as a tech youtuber. However, MKBHD has ventured into multiple electric car reviews and is often seen giving updates about several Tesla cars on his infamous channel. Emelia Hartford, on the other hand, is famous for being a car Youtuber entirely. Hartford’s videos showcase her looking for a new car and often modifying it in wild ways. Watch the two enjoy their time at the Sin City inside Ferrari’s iconic garage.

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Despite the shameful beginnings to the Las Vegas GP, which left several fans and, primarily, the spectators enraged, the iconic race weekend was populated by multiple high-profile visitors. The Las Vegas GP will surely be remembered for long, only time will tell if it indeed is remembered in a bad light.

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Fred Vasseur termed Carlos Sainz’ penalty ‘unacceptable’

After the shocking drain cover incident that revealed a significant safety oversight by Formula 1 organizers, Carlos Sainz found himself with extensive damage to his car. The impact necessitated the replacement of several components, including the main engine. As per FIA regulations, exceeding the allocated number of engines results in a 10-place grid penalty for the driver. However, this engine change was prompted because of a shameful oversight by the organisers rather than a team intervention.

Frederic Vasseur (via Imago)
Frederic Vasseur (via Imago)

Despite the circumstances being beyond Sainz’s control, he received the penalty, sparking criticism from Ferrari Team Principal  Frédéric Vasseur. Vasseur expressed his discontent during the ‘Team Principal’s press conference,’ labeling the situation as “unacceptable.” He clarified that Sainz hit the loose drain cover without any caution, causing severe damage to the monocoque, engine, and battery.

Vasseur later engaged in a brief disagreement with Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ Team Principal, as Wolff downplayed the incident’s impact on the sport’s reputation. While Wolff defended the inaugural weekend at Las Vegas, Vasseur stood firm and continued highlighting the safety concern posed by loose drain covers and emphasizing the unfair ruling of Sainz’s subsequent penalty.