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Federal court grants preliminary approval for $3M payout to F1 fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Federal court grants preliminary approval for $3M payout to F1 fans

Summary

A federal judge in Nevada has granted preliminary approval for a $3.05 million settlement related to the loose drain cover incident that disrupted the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Formula One officials agreed to provide compensation after a water valve cover caused delays during the practice session, damaging Carlos Sainz Jr.'s Ferrari. The settlement will cover approximately 32,000 eligible ticket holders, with individual payments varying based on several factors. A final hearing is scheduled for November to finalize the agreement, while affected fans may need to submit claim forms to receive their compensation.

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By the Numbers

•Preliminary approval for $3.05 million settlement granted.
•Incident involved a loose drain cover during practice in 2023.
•Carlos Sainz Jr.'s Ferrari was damaged during the race weekend.
•Settlement covers about 32,000 eligible tickets.
•Final hearing on the settlement scheduled for November.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Federal court paves way for $3M payout to F1 fans burned by 2023 loose drain cover fiasco

What they're saying

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Formula One fans affected by the loose drain cover fiasco at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix are now one step closer to being monetarily compensated for their troubles.
— Yahoo Sports

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