Viva Verstappen, but how close was Charles? Las Vegas GP Review
F1 Nation
Formula 1
4.3 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 20 November 2023
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
From the heart of the Vegas paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Damon Hill and Natalie Pinkham to discuss Verstappen's victory, why polesitter Charles Leclerc missed out on the win and what the future holds for Sergio Perez after securing P2 in the Drivers' Championship.
Just four points now separate Mercedes and Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship battle for P2, so Ferrari ambassador Marc Gené and Mercedes’ Technical Director James Allison drop by to share their thoughts on who will come out on top at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
Plus, you’ll hear from Esteban Ocon after his mega drive from P16 to P4, and Aston Martin Performance Director, Tom McCullough, on Lance Stroll’s incredible comeback from P19 to P5.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello and welcome to F1 Nation for our review of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. |
| 0:12.7 | It was one of the most eagerly anticipated races of the season and with high speed, high |
| 0:17.7 | stakes and high drama, 50 laps of racing around the streets of Vegas did not disappoint. |
| 0:26.8 | The lead of the race changed five times. |
| 0:30.2 | Sergio Perez to the apex first, Sergio Perez to the lead of the Grand Prix. |
| 0:36.5 | We had another last lap fight to the finish line. |
| 0:39.3 | Jalakla is going forward to the inside as he got the car slowed down. |
| 0:43.2 | Why don't move, Jalakla? |
| 0:45.3 | Absolutely brilliant. |
| 0:47.3 | I want you to win so bad. |
| 0:50.1 | But despite two safety cars and a five second penalty, there was only going to be one winner |
| 0:56.0 | in Vegas. |
| 0:57.0 | Maxis Deppin, put his name up in light once again. |
| 1:00.1 | It's 18 Grand Prix victories for the season for Maxis Deppin, who wins the Las Vegas Grand |
| 1:05.5 | Prix. |
| 1:06.5 | What an incredible night of racing for us to discuss here on F1 Nation. |
| 1:16.4 | Joining me, Tom Clarkson, from the heart of the Vegas Paddock are Damon Hill and Natalie |
| 1:21.7 | Pinkham. |
| 1:22.7 | Let's hear from the top three after that scintillating battle for the victory. |
| 1:31.3 | Max, very well done, water race, drama from start to finish, and given everything you |
| 1:37.9 | had thrown at you today, how did you find a way to win? |
| 1:41.1 | That's a very good question. |
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