Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend was not a smooth addition to the racing calendar. In fact, it couldn’t have started off any worse, even if the circuit was pretty cool.
The practice and race starts in the middle of the night are not ideal for the attendees and the entire American audience. And the start time and the typical cold weather in the desert in November can cause tire problems. That’s just the basics.
Thursday night’s first practice was a disaster, lasting just eight minutes. It was initially delayed and then cancelled after a loose drain cover caused extensive damage to Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari.
The start of the second practice session was seriously delayed until 2:30 a.m. on Friday while the track was inspected to determine the problem. Understandably angry fans People who came to watch the game were eventually kicked out of the stands.
While doing F1 has previously apologized We sincerely apologize to the citizens and city of Las Vegas for the disruption caused by this race, especially along the Las Vegas Strip. However, the organizers have not yet issued a formal apology for the disruption and have not offered refunds.
But you know what F1 did to show their remorse? As a “thank you for your support,” they kindly gave all day pass holders on Thursday a $200 coupon to the official race shop.
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And it looks like three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen is on the fans’ side. motorsport.com and Car SportsVerstappen had a very clear reaction when he learned about the $200 gift card.
“If I was a fan, I would have torn the whole place down.”
$200 gift certificate for Thursday ticket holders
Max: “If I was a fan, I would have torn the whole place down.”
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— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) November 18, 2023
Yes, that’s enough for a disaster like this.
