What F1 drivers hope to get out of the “brutal” jet lag at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
The whole field is in a comparable situation, but the drivers are always the center of attention. Even though they travel by private jet and business class and have trainers take care of all their needs, it’s still hard for them to be fully rested and ready.
That’s why it could give some drivers an edge over others in the next two races, which could be the hardest in recent years for the title. Drivers who are better at managing their busy schedules could win.
It’s not a big deal when you’re here, said Max Verstappen, a Red Bull driver. “But then we’ll have to fly with Abu Dhabi, which is 12 hours ahead of us and in a different time zone.”
“Basically, we life on a Japanese schedule schedule, yet then it’s nearly a different day. That makes no sense to me. That’s really tiring, and we have to do that at the conclusion of the season. “It doesn’t really make sense.”
The Las Vegas Grand Prix represents a bright extravaganza, and Max Verstappen has no interest in the show. This is Formula One’s first trip to Sin City in 41 years, and the event is full of excess and luxury.
The three-time defending Formula One winner said Saturday night’s race was “99% show and 1% sporting event.”
He also said he felt like “a clown” standing on stage during Wednesdays night’s opening ceremony, which had several musical acts.
The driver was supposed to win his 18th race of the season, and sixth in a row. Instead, he skipped a VIP party during The Wynn that F1 boss Stefano Domenicali had asked every driver to attend.
“I just like to keep my attention on the performance.” In any case, I don’t like everything around it.
The Red Bull driver said, “I know that they are involved in some ways, but let’s just say it’s not in my best interest.” “I’m excited to do my best, but I’m not excited about the show.”
Verstappen won his third straight title in early October, with six races still to go. He is one among a few drivers who thinks the $500 million show that F1 as well as its owner, Liberty Media, put on to sell its first grand prix was inappropriate.
F1 wants the race down the Strip in Vegas to go well and has put a lot of money into what it hopes will be a long-term spot on its yearly calendar for the global series.
There are a lot of expensive fan events leading up to Saturday night, at the track, in casinos, and at restaurants.
Famous people should start showing up anytime prior to Thursday night’s initial practice sessions.
The United States has hosted three Formula One races this year, in addition to any other country.
The seventh-time winner Lewis Hamilton said that the market demand has been robust enough to keep the series going and make Saturday’s race a success.
“The sport keeps getting bigger. “In the end, it’s a business, and I think you’ll still see good racing here,” Hamilton, who admitted to having seen “Casino” a thousand times, said.
“Among all the great cities in the United States, this is one of the most famous.” He went on, “All the lights, the show—it is a big show for sure.”
It will never be as good as Silverstone, but I think people in this area will grow to love the sport over time. It’s possible that the music will be bad. I believe that you shouldn’t judge something until you’ve tried it.
He also stood up for F1 as well as Liberty’s direction. From 2012 to 2021, the only F1 race in the United States was known as the United States Grand Prix.
In 2022, the Miami Grand Prix was added. This is the first time that the Las Vegas Grand Prix has been held on the Strip. In 1981 and 1982, the races were held in a parking lot that Caesars Palace.
Hamilton also said, “I hear a lot of people are upset with the way Stefano and Liberty have been going, yet I think they’ve been doing a great job.” “This sport is getting a lot bigger. We need to think about how our actions affect these places.