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Max Verstappen unimpressed with excess and opulence of Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, motion during an opening ceremony for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. - photo by AP Photo/Darron Cummings
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Grand Prix is an absolute spectacle of neon extravagance and Max Verstappen has absolutely no interest in the excess and opulence weaved into Formula One's first visit to Sin City in 41 years. The reigning three-time Formula One champion called Saturday night's race “99% show, and 1% sporting event" while complaining he felt like “a clown” standing on the stage during Wednesday night's opening ceremony that featured multiple musical acts. The driver expected to win his 18th win of the season — sixth in a row — then skipped a VIP party at The Wynn in which F1 president Stefano Domenicali asked all drivers to attend.