Franco Colapinto Suffers Crash in Las Vegas Qualifying

Franco Colapinto, the Argentinian driver for Williams Racing, suffered a severe crash during the qualifying rounds of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, registering an impact of over 50G. The incident occurred when he clipped a wall on Turn 16, sending his car hurtling into a concrete barrier, which necessitated repairs to the barrier and delayed the session. Colapinto managed to exit the car unaided but will undergo a medical evaluation to determine if he can race on Saturday. Williams Racing emphasized that Colapinto's health is their top priority and they will provide further updates following the assessment. This crash follows a recent series of accidents for the team, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Formula 1. Colapinto, who has only recently joined the team, has garnered attention for his performances and is being considered for a future seat at Red Bull.