Overview
- Fernando Alonso called the Las Vegas Strip Circuit asphalt below Formula 1 standards, describing it as too slippery, lacking grip and extremely bumpy to the edge of safety.
- Alonso also condemned the event’s late‑November slot, citing punishing travel from Europe and Brazil followed by a 17‑hour flight and 13‑hour time shift to Qatar.
- Carlos Sainz urged pairing Las Vegas back‑to‑back with Sao Paulo to cut time‑zone swings, noting drivers have raised the issue directly with F1 leadership.
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali defended the race’s progress and popularity, said the event will be reviewed for improvements, and signaled no immediate calendar reshuffle.
- Despite concerns, several figures praised the spectacle: Charles Leclerc highlighted strong overtaking opportunities, Red Bull’s Laurent Mekies said the event keeps improving, and Max Verstappen won this year’s race.