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AlphaTauri’s Daniel Ricciardo lamented the slippery track surface on Formula 1’s inaugural race visit to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit,
The repaved surface and cooler temperatures at the Las Vegas Grand Prix caused concerns among drivers about the lack of grip levels. Many drivers felt vindicated after experiencing the track in its maiden F1 event, as they commented on the track surface and lack of grip being an issue. Some drivers called for improvements to be made for next year. Safety Car intervals also affected the grip levels, with drivers comparing restarts to driving on ice. Daniel Ricciardo criticized the low-grip surface, stating that it didn’t offer the same sensations as the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Despite a difficult weekend with an uncompetitive package, Ricciardo remains hopeful for the season finale in Abu Dhabi, as AlphaTauri’s rivals failed to score in the previous race.