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LAS VEGAS — Charles Leclerc<\/a> said the entertaining first Las Vegas Grand Prix is exactly what Formula One needed from its glitzy new event after it attracted criticism earlier in the week.<\/p>\n Vegas’ new circuit delivered a race of the season candidate<\/a> which saw Leclerc swap the lead with both Max Verstappen<\/a> and Sergio P\u00e9rez<\/a>.<\/p>\n – Unlapped: How to listen or watch ESPN’s new F1 show, episode archive, and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n F1’s $500 billion new event got off to a difficult start this week when a loose drain cover destroyed<\/a> the underside of Carlos Sainz<\/a>‘s Ferrari on Thursday, leading to the cancellation of first practice.<\/p>\n Second practice took place at 2.30 A.M. on Friday morning after fans had been asked to leave the circuit.<\/p>\n Fans with a Thursday ticket were given a $200 voucher<\/a> for the race merchandise shop instead of a refund.<\/p>\n “I really enjoyed it,” Leclerc said of the race. “I think we needed it. Of course, the weekend didn’t start the way it had to start, but I’m so happy that it ended that way. It’s such an incredible sport.<\/p>\n