Fernando Alonso Unleashes Fury Over Las Vegas GP: “Not F1 Standard” and Calendar Chaos!
In a scorching critique that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has slammed the Las Vegas Grand Prix, declaring the track surface “not Formula 1 standard.” Following a disappointing 13th place finish after starting in seventh position, Alonso didn’t hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction, particularly with the late-season scheduling of the event.
The glamorous Las Vegas Strip may have dazzled fans, but Alonso was quick to point out its shortcomings, specifically the track’s bumpy and slippery asphalt. “The race circuit is fun because it’s high speed, but I think the type of asphalt is not Formula 1 standard,” he stated emphatically. “To be honest, it’s too slippery; we cannot get the tyres up to temperature, and there is no grip. It’s extremely bumpy, at the limit of being safe to race.”
This blunt assessment raises serious questions about the future of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Alonso is advocating for immediate discussions with the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) to address these concerns, emphasizing that safety and performance should never be compromised. “So I think for the future we need to talk with the FIA if this is acceptable or not for the following years,” he urged, making it clear that the current state of the track is unacceptable.
But the track’s conditions aren’t the only issue on Alonso’s mind. The timing of the race, scheduled as a night event in late November, has left him frustrated. With the season winding down, this race kicks off a grueling final stretch of three races in consecutive weekends, including Qatar and Abu Dhabi. “To come here with the time difference and how far it is from Europe and Brazil two weeks ago, and we go to Qatar now straight, it’s a 17-hour flight and a 13-hour time difference,” he lamented. “I don’t think any other sport in the world would accept that.”
Alonso’s remarks strike at the heart of the logistical challenges facing F1 teams, emphasizing the need for better planning. “The circuit is okay, but asphalt and the moment in the calendar, for me it’s not, yeah, borderline,” he declared, pushing for an urgent reevaluation of the GP’s placement on the calendar.
When asked if moving the Las Vegas race to a different time of year might alleviate some of these issues, Alonso didn’t shy away from the suggestion. “Yeah, maybe,” he acknowledged. “I mean, I think I heard that we do it now because it’s the quiet weekend of the year for Vegas, but we cannot do things like that. If not, we will go to Monaco in February because it’s quiet, you know, but there are certain things that we need to think about the sport first.”
With Alonso’s powerful statements, the Las Vegas Grand Prix is now under intense scrutiny. Will the FIA heed his call for change, or will the glittering lights of Vegas continue to overshadow the core values of Formula 1 racing? The motorsport world is watching closely, and one thing is for sure—Alonso’s voice is a rallying cry for a sport that must prioritize safety and excellence above all else.








