The Las Vegas GP has been hyped up ever since it was added to the 2023 calendar, but it seems like the organizers were unable to live up to the expectations. The race is already under a lot of criticism from fans and experts. There were even rumors regarding the cancellation of the race.
The Las Vegas GP is going to be organized this weekend under full swing, and one can only hope that there are no hurdles in the race. The race is already considered one of the most challenging this season due to the extreme cold drivers may have to face at night.
Hamilton criticizes Vegas GP organizers for neglecting community impact
There have been a lot of protests in Vegas from non-F1 fans, their main concern being the privacy shutters put up by organizers to stop viewers from getting a bird’s-eye view. However, they met with a lot of resistance and the plan turned out to be entirely controversial. The sole purpose of adding Las Vegas GP to the F1 calendar was to increase the interest of fans in America.
Although the way things have been recently definitely looks like Las Vegas GP is causing a negative impact on Formula 1’s reputation, Lewis Hamilton has actively spoken up against the mishandling of local people’s emotions and rebuked the organizers of the race for their insensitivity. “I think we have to be respectful of the locals”, Lewis Hamilton further emphasized that people should be taken care of and not negatively impacted by the sport.
Wolff vows to channel personal anger to propel Hamilton’s F1 dream
Toto Wolff is hugely disappointed in the W14 and he has been vocal about his expectations from this year’s car. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton is in a similar predicament, where he is just eager to leave the W14 behind and start his challenge again with next year’s W15.
However, the two years of unexpected results and slow cars have not managed to bring down the determination of Toto Wolff, who is still angry about Lewis Hamilton’s ‘unfair’ loss back in 2021. He has put forth his agenda regarding Lewis Hamilton very clearly.
“You can see how quickly the pecking order changes. We won eight constructors’ championships in a row, and it has been two years since Red Bull have been taking the trophy home. But we have to look forward, learn from the past, and the push now is to make Lewis win quickly again.
“I have a personal anger, and drive to make him win the eighth title because he should have had it. As a team principal, it is important to be fair and open with both drivers. But there is a big part of us that will always want to be a part of that story in undoing and overcoming 2021.”
Given the fact that Mercedes has suffered a huge loss in their technical sector, and since there have been no improvements from last year, do you think the dream of an 8th is too far away for Hamilton? Tell us in the comments.