Carlos Sainz claimed bragging rights over his Formula One colleagues at the inaugural Netflix Cup golf event on Tuesday night - before accidentally smashing the trophy to pieces.

In a chaotic competition, which fans branded a 'shit show' on social media as F1 and golfing players combined in a unique and at times frantic crossover event, Sainz came out on top in Las Vegas alongside golf-star partner Justin Thomas.

The pair defeated Tony Finau and Pierre Gasly in a closest-to-the-pin competition on the final hole to prevail, sparking jubilant scenes as they held the Netflix Cup aloft.

However, while taking his turn to show off the trophy, Sainz was left red-faced when he let it slip from his grasp and go tumbling to the floor.

ESPN captured the hilarious moment before their cameras panned down to show the cup broken apart.

The Ferrari driver was left with his hands on his head as teammate Thomas could not contain his laughter at the situation.

Sainz's gaffe capped a memorable day in Vegas, despite fans expressing their confusion about the event on social media.

The golf tournament began with protestors on the first tee and a gimmicky opening hole - setting the tone for what fans viewed as a disaster ahead.

Lando Norris, Sainz, Alex Albon, and Gasly all were paired respectively with Rickie Fowler, Thomas, Max Homa, and a late addition Tony Finau.

But several users pointed out how the event often seemed less focused on the golf and more on Netflix's up-and-coming seasons of Full Swing and Drive to Survive.

These were just some of the select messages and Twitter posts that viewers of the Netflix Cup left:

'The #netflixcup is the biggest s**t show I have ever seen... people talking over each other, not showing all of the play (including the FINAL WINNING HOLE), cringe-worthy interviews and awkward commentaries. Huge fail.'

'#NetflixCup promoted as a golf event with pga golfers and f1 drivers and like half of it is just Not Golf and Not Featuring Those Guys.'

'Did they like not to script anything or run anything through before they aired this live??this is so cringe #NetflixCup.'

'I love F1 and I love golf but goddamn, this #netflixcup is just in shambles. They should have just played this as a regular scramble. Probably should have put some more money into the production (audio is wild). Trying to be LIV golf but just not doing a great job of it.'