The strongest criticism of F1 Las Vegas does not come from Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is not a fan of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas. At least not because of the theatrical events surrounding it. But the strongest criticism of the F1 spectacle does not come from the Dutch driver.

In America everything is done… well, American? The stunning Las Vegas makes this even clearer. The place where landmarks, street artists and even buildings wage a constant battle for attention.

Max Verstappen critical of the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas

“It’s 99 percent show and 1 percent a sporting event,” the now three-time Formula 1 champion said previously. At the opening ceremony, all riders were lifted grandly onto a large platform. Not for the down-to-earth Dutchman. “I feel like a clown,” Max Verstappen said previously.

Rival Lewis Hamilton believes the Dutchman should stop complaining and praised owner Liberty Media for the “fantastic job” he did in Las Vegas.

The strongest criticism of the Formula 1 race does not come from Max Verstappen

But the strongest criticism does not come from the Dutch Formula 1 champion. As he tries to win his eighteenth race of the F1 season this weekend and then set a happy course for the final race in Abu Dhabi, residents and tourists have been harassed by the Las Vegas Grand Prix for weeks.

For example, the footpath in front of the Hotel Bellagio is completely closed. Today, tourists can only see the famous fountains on a postcard. Many large trees along the strip were cut down to make room for stalls. A journalist from news channel 8 News Now said tourists and residents were shocked by the tree felling.

Anger over trees felled for Formula 1

“I’m a nature lover, so I’m pretty disappointed by this,” a tourist with a thick Dutch accent tells the American news channel. “There is already so much concrete here, why do the few trees have to be removed,” asks another. In addition, no new trees will be planted after the Grand Prix.

“All you see is metal, orange signs and Formula 1 construction,” an American tourist tells a local news station. “That’s not what Las Vegas is about. You come here for them Glitter and glamour and now it’s a big mess.”

Also understanding for the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas

Due to the many lights, stands and bridges that have to be built to see Max Verstappen and Co. race, there are huge traffic jams in the city. At the same time, the news station KTNV Channel 13 is also reaching out to people who understand the situation and understand that the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas is a good opportunity to draw attention to the city.