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Max Verstappen compared the Las Vegas Grand Prix to the fifth tier of English soccer and likened Monaco to the pinnacle of the European game as he explained why he isn’t enjoying the race. Las Vega…
Max Verstappen expressed his lack of enthusiasm for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, comparing it to a lower-level soccer league and stating that Monaco is the pinnacle of the sport. He believes that F1 should focus on educating fans about the sport instead of treating them as mere hospitality guests. Verstappen values emotion and passion in racing, and feels that proper race tracks like Spa and Monza evoke those feelings. He believes that fans should understand the risks and efforts that go into Formula 1, rather than just attending for entertainment purposes. Verstappen expects a tough battle with Charles Leclerc in the night race in Vegas.
