F1 star Max Verstappen criticizes the Las Vegas Grand Prix, stating it's more of a show than a sporting event, with too much focus on partying and concerts. Red Bull drivers wear Elvis-inspired race suits. Despite Verstappen's criticism, he wins the race, marking his 18th victory of the season and a new record for Red Bull Racing. Lewis Hamilton and others praise the thrilling race, countering Verstappen's initial doubts about the event's success.
Max Verstappen was very vocal about the #LasVegasGP in the run-up to the weekend, saying the event was more about the show than the sporting contest. Here's why the triple champion was both right and wrong in his assessment of F1's new flagship race: https://t.co/0tmjoqOLsf
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was dreadfully organised – but the thrills of race day showed why it could be a calendar highlight for years to come Read Rebecca Clancy's take on a chaotic weekend in Nevada 🔽 https://t.co/AhokGtJc1y
‘Vegas proved them wrong’: Hamilton hits back at doubters over F1 race debut https://t.co/3Wsk0y7rbU
Max Verstappen sang like Elvis after F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix win: 'VIVA LAS VEGAS!' https://t.co/CEcFN7HbBf https://t.co/WM5Cyk2DTy
Verstappen was victorious after he had been highly critical of the return of Formula One to Vegas. https://t.co/oxrTKo4wzD
🗣️"It was one of the best races" The result may not have been as Hamilton would have wanted, but the Mercedes #F1 driver backed the #LasVegasGP against some early criticism ⬇️ https://t.co/6iJsKHu6Pj
Las Vegas Grand Prix answers critics with thrilling race https://t.co/Pl1zThtFDD https://t.co/2YVzKIJ9vg
Lewis Hamilton hails Las Vegas Grand Prix and says it proved critics like Max Verstappen WRONG... and even Christian Horner concedes Sin City spectacle won the Dutchman over! https://t.co/XOyzK3Dfa5 https://t.co/GwCqgtacco
Lewis Hamilton hails Las Vegas Grand Prix and says it proved critics like Max Verstappen WRONG... and even Christian Horner concedes Sin City spectacle won the Dutchman over! https://t.co/X2Hh5TWH9D https://t.co/KoUZv7iuSw
Max Verstappen singing Elvis Presley? Yes it did happen... See it here 👇 https://t.co/O7lbyx28sD
📻 "VIVAAA LAS VEGAS!" @Max33Verstappen takes his 18th win of the season, in true Vegas-style 🏆😂 #LasVegasGP #F1 @redbullracing https://t.co/EQYbCCkBmL
Max Verstappen overcomes early penalty to win thriller in Las Vegas https://t.co/5Z00GEFTSh
"It was good for racing" 💪 Sergio Perez reacts to a brilliant Las Vegas Grand Prix 👇 https://t.co/gfSo0XKzHQ
Verstappen continues his winning streak in Las Vegas https://t.co/YhNYmHfqMs https://t.co/eMeTy7iWDm
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE #LasVegasGP 🏆 It’s his 18th win this season and sixth in a row. P1: Max Verstappen P2: Charles Leclerc P3: Sergio Pérez https://t.co/N6TlNNyPCI
Max Verstappen sings "Viva Las Vegas" after winning the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. https://t.co/UDIWqQY8Q3
"Viva Laaaas Vegas!" sings Max Verstappen in his Elvis-themed race suit on the radio 😂 #LasVegasGP #F1 https://t.co/7axGVFiK8c
Helluva last lap pass for @Charles_Leclerc to claim second place in #LasVegasGP ! And @Max33Verstappen extends single season win record to claim 18th victory of year - he swept the 3 US races!
Viva Las Vegas 🎶 Radio Red Bull is back as Max Verstappen wins the first ever Las Vegas Grand Prix! 📻 https://t.co/3PtBxX2Gl8
Max Verstappen WINS the #LasVegasGP!! It's his 18th win of the season and the 20th of the season for @redbullracing which is a new record. Leclerc takes P2 after a fantastic overtake on Perez on the final lap.
#LasVegasGP Results 1. Max Verstappen 2. Charles Leclerc 3. Sergio Perez 4. Esteban Ocon 5. Lance Stroll 6. Carlos Sainz 7. Lewis Hamilton 8. George Russell 9. Fernando Alonso 10. Oscar Piastri #F1
Victory for Verstappen in Vegas! 🏆 #Fit4F1 #LasVegasGP https://t.co/DEYWWOyFqp
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE JACKPOT IN LAS VEGAS! 🏆 🎲 2. Leclerc 3. Perez 4. Ocon 5. Stroll #F1 #LasVegasGP https://t.co/z0UuJhec3i
VIVAAA LAS VEGAS!! 🏆 @Max33Verstappen WINSSS the #LasVegasGP 🇺🇸 https://t.co/aiIW7vQxwY
Max Verstappen — who has already clinched the 2023 F1 title — took two minutes to explain his issue with the Las Vegas Grand Prix. “Most people come to just have a party, drink, see a performance.” https://t.co/7DOp4VfQuQ
Max Verstappen's Elvis themed race suit 🕺🤩 https://t.co/lWsc0zNRv7
Verstappen doing Elvis impersonation at Las Vegas Grand Prix https://t.co/Hnv6XUKRuw https://t.co/nccGGdcuIm
A look at the Elvis-inspired ‘Viva Las Vegas’ race suits Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will wear during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix tonight. The suits will later find a new home at Graceland. https://t.co/irsNx81tOi
Red Bull drivers to don Elvis Presley-inspired race suits for the Las Vegas Grand Prix... even though furious star driver Max Verstappen called the race '99% show, 1% sporting event' https://t.co/fgUowU8cTG https://t.co/tE0eN8Hfp1
The @redbullracing Elvis inspired suits are everything! Although we doubt Max is too impressed 😂 #LasVegasGP https://t.co/woIpKbt45b
Max Verstappen says F1 fans are only at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to 'have a party, drink or see a DJ', telling organizers to put more focus on the racing because there's no 'passion or emotion' in Sin City https://t.co/2m7ZxaVmKU https://t.co/ZgQ5IJNUDZ
Verstappen gave a passionate speech on what he feels is missing from events like the Las Vegas GP 🤔 https://t.co/p7MCTwsiVu
.@RedBullRacing did a one-off licensing deal with Elvis Presley Enterprises for Vegas to have driver firesuits designed like the late icon's famous jumpsuit, and the sides also released co-branded merch that will be sold on Presley Enterprise's online store. https://t.co/FGLcvUf5KV
Max Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix https://t.co/WxH1rPo2Bw
Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will wear these ‘Viva Las Vegas’ race suits in homage to Elvis Presley’s signature Las Vegas jumpsuit during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The suits will later find a new home at Graceland. https://t.co/XQLWrpch7M
F1 star Max Verstappen says the Las Vegas Grand Prix is "99% show, 1% sporting event." He says there's too much focus on getting drunk and going to concerts instead of watching the actual race. MORE: https://t.co/xlxeOzPhhD https://t.co/T9QzrbIxGV