Following recent flash floods in Las Vegas, wet weather is not expected to disrupt the upcoming Formula 1 event this weekend. Despite heavy rain causing standing water on some streets earlier in the week, the city is now drying up. While there were reports of cars navigating deep puddles near the airport, these conditions are typical for a city located in the heart of the desert.
Although the sun has returned and much of the standing water has evaporated, there are still some remnants at the Linq Hotel. The F1 spokesperson did not provide any comments, but it is believed that the weather will not affect the track action. Showers returned during media day but did not cause additional standing water on the circuit.
More rain is forecasted for the coming days, but conditions are expected to improve by the weekend, with a dry race anticipated on Saturday night. Despite concerns over decreased tourism, ticket prices for the Las Vegas Grand Prix have been significantly reduced, leading to an increase in sales compared to 2024.
Lando Norris leads the championship with a comfortable margin over Oscar Piastri, who is struggling to regain his top form. Max Verstappen remains in contention but faces a significant points gap. The season will wrap up with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi following the Las Vegas event.
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