Max Verstappen and Red Bull have had an almost unbeatable season this year, as the duo clinched their third spectacular title together. Max Verstappen has already broken the record for the highest win percentage and Red Bull’s beast of a car, the RB19, has won all but one race this season, causing a dramatic effect in the paddock and making other teams feel like nothing in front of the their combined success.
Every race includes drivers from various teams trying to catch up to Verstappen and failing in vain to get that taste of victory. The only time Red Bull lost was because of pace issues in Singapore. But with dominance comes monotony, as suggested by fans of the sport.
Max Verstappen’s dominance likely to cost F1
Max Verstappen has been perfect all year to such an extent that fans wonder if next year he will have a 100% win record. However, as suggested by Lewis Hamilton his continued victory may not be what others prefer. Max Verstappen wins race on pure talent and through his dominating RB19 but viewers usually prefer hard racing and sensational performances. The recent podium battle between Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez touched everyone and caused a huge uproar.
Formula 1 fans wants such kind of battles in world championships too, the old times and uncertainty of Vettel’s era are a highly appreciated factor among people. The dissatisfaction among fans has been during the much awaited Las Vegas GP. A report suggests that at least 10000 tickets till remain unsold. The primary factor for this is considered the lack of drama during races alongside the uncomfortable weather.
It is a big loss to the sport considering the expenses of a street circuit and all the hype built around the Las Vegas GP.
Ticket, hotel prices drop before F1 Las Vegas GP 2023
The Las Vegas GP is already under a lot of fire and there have been events which have caused mass outrage among Formula 1 fans. Recently, one of the grandstands was cancelled but the final nail in the coffin was the extremely low rates in hotels ahead of Las Vegas GP.
People had already prepared for the big race in advanced but later they were to shocked to realize that the hotels are giving away bookings for much cheaper prices causing them to lose a lot of money. To add insult to the injury, the grandstand tickets have got a price a massive price cut and they can be purchased for only $1000 now.
A spokesperson was surprised about the tickets that went unsold in a hyped up ans much anticipated race like Vegas. “That’s a huge amount for an F1 event, especially considering there’s a whole bunch of other grandstands I couldn’t get data for,” wrote the Ticketmaster’s Alex Gassman.
Lewis Hamilton has predicted that Max Verstappen will leave this season with 18-19 wins. But, do you think the recent pace shown by McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari and even Aston Martin can put a stop to this? Tell us in the comments section.
