Overview
- Bortoleto was found at fault for colliding with Lance Stroll at Turn 1 in Las Vegas after braking far too late from the inside line.
- Both Bortoleto and Stroll retired on the opening lap, with Pierre Gasly also caught up in the multi-car contact.
- The standard 10-second sanction was converted into a five-place grid penalty because Bortoleto retired from the race.
- The grid drop will be applied to the Qatar Grand Prix starting order, affecting the main race grid rather than the Sprint.
- Stewards added two penalty points to Bortoleto’s licence, and RacingNews365 reported Alex Albon received one point for contact with Lewis Hamilton.