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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Franco Colapinto to start from pitlane after heavy crash in qualifying

Argentine Formula One rookie Franco Colapinto has been cleared to race in Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix after crashing heavily in qualifying, his Williams team said. “Franco’s health is our main priority, and we are relieved that he is well enough to race following such a significant incident,” Williams said after the driver passed follow-up medical checks. The Argentine replaced dropped American Logan Sargeant at Williams from the Italian Grand Prix in September, making a strong impression with points in Azerbaijan and Austin. Team boss James Vowles told ESPN on Thursday that the repair bill for five accidents in the last two races, with Alex Albon ruled out of the Brazilian Grand Prix after a crash in qualifying, stretched into the millions of dollars.

The Hindu

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