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Verstappen’s honesty about F1 Las Vegas GP “refreshing” – Horner
Max Verstappen, the Red Bull Racing driver, criticized the emphasis on off-track show during the race, expressing his disappointment in a passionate plea. His comments were well-received by fans on social media, regardless of their support for other drivers like Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen may not have been entirely comfortable with the additional activities, but he wore a special Elvis Presley-themed suit and sang “Viva Las Vegas” on the in-lap, earning respect from his team principal, Christian Horner. Horner admired Verstappen’s willingness to give an honest opinion and acknowledged that the Dutch driver enjoyed the race despite his reservations about the show element. Verstappen was informed about the Elvis suit in advance and embraced the idea, resulting in both Verstappen and Horner wearing Elvis suits on the podium. The race itself was thoroughly enjoyable for Verstappen, who won his 18th race of the season and couldn’t resist attempting to sing “Viva Las Vegas” when put on the spot by his boss, although he admitted he might need some singing lessons.