The collision was decisive: both drivers were out of the competition and had to retire.🔵Formula 1 LIVE: minute-by-minute of Colapinto in the Las Vegas GP Colapinto's teammate at Alpine, Pierre Gasly, was also affected by the consequences of the impact on the start. Colapinto avoided the collision Despite the disaster, Argentine driver Franco Colapinto managed to dodge the chaos caused by Bortoleto. Buenos Aires, November 23 (NA) -- The Las Vegas Grand Prix of Formula 1 started with a major incident in the first corner, caused by a miscalculation by Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber). His impact led to the retirement of two cars and affected the initial development of the race. According to the Argentine News Agency, chaos broke out in the first lap of the race when Bortoleto braked too late in the first corner, heavily hitting the car of Lance Stroll (Aston Martin). Although he had a slight touch with Alexander Albon (Williams) who was late to brake, the Argentine maneuvered effectively, avoided the multi-car collision and gained positions, placing 14th in the race. At the front, the chaotic start was taken advantage of by Max Verstappen, who took the lead after pole-sitter Lando Norris spun out in the same first corner.
