F1 boss hits out at 'TERRIBLE' Las Vegas GP issue

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F1 boss hits out at 'TERRIBLE' Las Vegas GP issue

The Las Vegas GP has been slammed by an F1 boss

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Friday 22 November 2024 20:00

A Formula 1 team boss has hit out at the 'terrible' condition of the track at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after the first day's running.

The race has been broadly controversial since its debut on the strip last season, with fans being charged unusually high prices and local businesses taking legal action over perceived lost earnings, and the nature of the rarely-used street track has left the roads short of race condition.

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Max Verstappen was an early critic of the race, who claimed that it would be ‘99% show’ and ‘1% sporting event’.

Nevertheless, the champion emerged victorious at the inaugural race in 2023, and stands the chance of claiming his fourth world title in 2024.

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Due to the cool conditions many drivers, including both of the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, struggled with grip.

Furthermore, teams have also complained about the dusty track, with Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack claiming it was in ‘terrible condition’.

“Two things: first, as you mentioned, the track was in terrible condition. You could see clouds of dust every time,” Krack said.

“Some drivers even said it was like driving in the rain at the start. I think even now, after the second session, we’re not at the level we were last year.

“The track will certainly improve. And yes, it’s cold, which usually benefits us because we’re not very gentle on the tyres.

“That means we can bring them up to temperature quickly, which definitely helped us a bit.”

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