Last night, the first practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was cut short after just eight minutes due to a loose drainage cover being dislodged by Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari. Not only did the incident damage Sainz’s car and result in a 10 grid place penalty, but it also disappointed F1 fans.

The scheduled free practice one was canceled, and by the time free practice two was set to start at 2:30 am for an extended 90-minute session, all fans had been asked to leave. This marked a disappointing start to what was expected to be a significant weekend on the F1 calendar. Additionally, the event faced criticism due to exorbitant pricing, traffic disruptions, lower than expected temperatures, and the lackluster response from a multiple-time champion.

Though I personally don’t use TikTok, members of the Motor1 and InsideEVs staff have noticed widespread criticism of the race weekend on the platform. Below are a few examples:

 

 

 

 

If you have more examples, feel free to share them in the comments. Let’s hope for a better remainder of the weekend.