Liberty Media agrees to $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket lawsuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Liberty Media, which promotes the Las Vegas Grand Prix, has settled a class-action lawsuit for approximately $3 million related to issues during the inaugural 2023 race. Spectators raised concerns after a practice session was halted nine minutes in due to damage from a water valve cover hit by Carlos Sainz Jr.'s car. Fans present at the disrupted practice session or those who purchased three-night tickets are eligible for compensation by August 27. Liberty Media did not admit fault in the settlement, with a final approval hearing set for November 4 in U.S. District Court of Nevada.
- •Liberty Media settles for $3 million in ticket lawsuit.
- •Practice session at Las Vegas Grand Prix halted after nine minutes.
- •Carlos Sainz Jr.'s car was damaged by a water valve cover.
- •Fans can file compensation claims until August 27.
- •Final approval hearing scheduled for November 4.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit
"Formula 1 parent company Liberty Media, which also promotes the Las Vegas Grand Prix, has agreed to a settlement of about $3 million to end a class-action lawsuit brought by spectators regarding the inaugural 2023 race. The opening-night practice session on Nov. 16, 2023, was halted after nine minutes when Carlos Sainz Jr. drove over a water valve cover that severely damaged his Ferrari. Liberty Media and the Las Vegas Grand Prix did not admit fault under the settlement.
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