The latest season of Drive to Survive revealed Max Verstappen’s lack of enthusiasm for the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen, along with Charles Leclerc, was featured in the popular Netflix documentary series as they prepared for the 2024 Formula 1 season. While fans eagerly await the start of the season, they can also enjoy the ten-episode program before the first race, which will take place in just over a week.
Verstappen openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the “spectacle” aspect of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He believed that the race weekend focused much more on the show than on the race itself. However, he later changed his mind and praised the entire event, even singing a song to celebrate his victory.
In an episode of Drive to Survive, the behind-the-scenes of the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Grand Prix for the presentation of the drivers was highlighted. Verstappen made humorous comments about the grand introduction and was not entirely in favor of the idea. He jokingly asked if they could hide while the drivers were lifted on platforms for the fans.
Another driver, George Russell, also expressed confusion about the plans for the introduction of the drivers. He questioned what they should do during the show and thought they would play something on stage. This moment amused all the drivers, as it was unprecedented in Formula 1 history. Many drivers felt uncomfortable with the ongoing show.
Despite the criticism surrounding the Las Vegas weekend, the race itself was considered a great success. Now, the grid is preparing for the first race of the 2024 season, using the testing session as a preview of what to expect throughout the season.
