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Vegas GP not targeting future Sprint given track logistics

The Las Vegas Grand Prix does not believe a Sprint event would suit its schedule given average speeds and the complexity of its track. Last year’s inaugural event was won by Max Verstappen in under 90 minutes, despite multiple safety car interventions that slowed the pace significantly. With the track offering an average speed of 150mph in qualifying, it is one of the fastest venues on the calendar and F1 and LVGP chief commercial officer Emily Prazer says that’s one reason why it is unlikely to join the other two American rounds with Sprint events. “The race in itself essentially feels like a Sprint race,” Prazer said. “So if you think about the speed you're going, from a safety...
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