Overview
- Fernando Alonso said the Las Vegas Strip Circuit asphalt is too slippery and extremely bumpy, claiming tyres could not reach temperature and the track was at the limit of being safe.
- He called for talks with the FIA to determine whether the current surface and event setup are acceptable for future seasons.
- Alonso criticized the race’s placement as the start of a late‑November triple header, citing a 17‑hour flight to Qatar and a 13‑hour time difference as unreasonable for competitors.
- The two-time champion started seventh but finished 13th after early damage, underscoring a difficult race under the low‑grip conditions.
- Other voices echoed mixed views, with Charles Leclerc praising the racing while Carlos Sainz urged pairing Vegas with Brazil on the calendar and Red Bull’s Laurent Mekies noting year‑on‑year improvements and strong fan interest.