Ferrari to have “private discussion” over Sainz Vegas F1 damage compensation

Sainz ran over a metal water valve cover that had come loose and destroyed the chassis, power unit and energy store of his SF-23.

A precedent for compensation was set after an incident at the 2017 Malaysian GP, where Romain Grosjean’s Haas was badly damaged after the Frenchman struck a loose drain cover.

The US-owned team subsequently negotiated a financial settlement with the Sepang organisers.

Asked if Ferrari would seek compensation for the…