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Chaos Erupts at Las Vegas GP: Former F1 Director Slams Marshals for Dangerous Track Blunder!

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
November 23, 2025
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Chaos Erupts at Las Vegas GP: Former F1 Director Slams Marshals for Dangerous Track Blunder!
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Chaos on Track: Former FIA Race Director Slams Las Vegas GP Marshals for Dangerous Mistake!

In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, former FIA Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has unleashed a blistering critique of the marshals at the recent Las Vegas Grand Prix, branding their actions as “absolutely unacceptable.” Wittich, who held the pivotal role of F1 race director until being replaced for the 2024 season, did not hold back in his condemnation after witnessing a perilous situation unfold during the race.

The incident occurred on the opening lap of the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where a group of marshals were seen recklessly darting across the live track to clear debris from collisions at the race start. Wittich, who has years of experience in ensuring the safety of drivers and teams, expressed his disbelief at the lack of protocol. “This must not happen. This is a situation that is absolutely unacceptable,” he asserted in a passionate interview with Sky Germany post-race.

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He further elaborated on the standard procedures that are supposed to be in place, particularly at critical moments like the start of the race. “Of course, you always have the setup, especially at Turn 1 at every start, where marshals are put in motion or at least on standby. This is the biggest controlled gap at the start, once the last car has passed, to manage any debris,” he explained, highlighting the importance of preparedness in such high-stakes environments.

But what happened next was nothing short of a disaster waiting to unfold. “For it to take so long that the cars are basically already coming back around on their flying lap, a double yellow flag is not enough anymore at that point,” Wittich criticized. “That is simply wrong, and I can’t understand how this has now happened for the second time this year.”

Wittich suggested that the situation could have been swiftly neutralized by deploying a full course yellow, a measure that can be activated in mere seconds. “The easiest way to react to something like this, even if you can see that something is delayed or that a situation needs another action: a full course yellow can be activated within one second, and then everyone has to slow down. That would have been the fastest and simplest solution to clarify and secure such a situation,” he stated emphatically.

The former race director’s fiery remarks underscore a growing concern over track safety protocols in Formula 1, especially during high-pressure moments like the start of a race. As spectators watched in horror, the incident raises urgent questions about the effectiveness of current safety measures and the training of marshals who play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of everyone on and off the track.

With Wittich’s fierce advocacy for improved safety measures, the motorsport world must take heed: the stakes are simply too high for lapses in protocol. As the dust settles on the Las Vegas Grand Prix, one thing is clear – the call for rigorous safety standards is louder than ever, demanding immediate action before more lives are put at risk.

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