Overview
- After flash floods in the city earlier this week, on-site reports say the Strip circuit remains intact and the event is expected to go ahead.
- Forecasts indicate a chance of rain during Thursday night’s second practice with potential to affect Friday, while the grand prix on Saturday is currently expected to be dry.
- Lando Norris called the prospect of rain "pretty nasty," and Fernando Alonso said it would be "not fun," citing low temperatures, minimal grip and little room for error.
- Drivers also highlighted added hazards in the wet, including slippery painted lines, long low-downforce straights, difficult tyre warm-up and variable visibility under the lights.
- Officials and reporters noted Las Vegas’ drainage design can make streets appear heavily flooded even as water is being channeled away, helping explain viral videos.