P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was unimpressed with the opening ceremony for Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, remarking that he felt like
interesting, and especially not in an F1 car. You need corners where you can really push with these cars, and in a street circuit, you have so many 90-degree corners that you can’t really push. That’s why I don’t really like it.” Verstappen expressed his belief that the track layout does not lend itself to exciting racing or overtaking opportunities. Despite his reservations, Verstappen acknowledged that the new race in Las Vegas was a strategic move by F1 to tap into the American market and attract more fans. However, he maintained his focus on the performance side of things and expressed his preference for races that emphasize the sport and not just the show.
