Franco Colapinto Survives 50G Crash in Vegas Qualifying

Franco Colapinto, driving for Williams, endured a significant crash during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, registering a 50G impact with a concrete barrier. The crash occurred at Turn 15 while Colapinto was striving to secure a qualifying time for Q3, resulting in damage to his car’s front-left wheel and displacing the barrier. Although he managed to walk away from the incident and assured the team via radio that he was okay, the severity of the crash necessitated a suspension of qualifying for the track to be cleared.

Following the incident, Colapinto is required to undergo a medical examination to ensure his fitness before he is allowed to participate in the race scheduled for Saturday evening. The team is prioritizing his health and safety, and the upcoming assessment will determine if he is able to compete following the harrowing crash.