It happens – F1 chief refuses to apologise for farcical Las Vegas opening

Max Verstappen in action during Thursday’s delayed second running. Pic: Nick Didlick/AP

Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has refused to apologise for the farcical opening to this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

After months of hype leading up to the £500million race, opening practice was abandoned with just eight minutes on the clock on Thursday night.