Fernando Alonso has delivered a blunt evaluation of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, branding the observe floor “not Method 1 normal” and questioning the race’s late-season calendar slot after ending thirteenth.
The 2-time champion began seventh on the Sin Metropolis Strip however slowly slipped outdoors of the factors after sustaining harm early within the race. Whereas he dismissed the concept that following different vehicles had grow to be more durable, he was way more crucial of the observe floor.
“The race circuit is enjoyable, as a result of it is excessive velocity, however I believe the kind of asphalt shouldn’t be Method 1 normal,” Alonso mentioned. “To be trustworthy, it is too slippery and we can’t put the tyres in temperature and there’s no grip. It is extraordinarily bumpy, on the restrict of being secure to race.”
He argued that the difficulty now must be addressed at governing physique stage. “So I believe for the long run we have to speak with the FIA if that is acceptable or not for the next years,” he added. “After which the place within the calendar, if I am completely trustworthy, is troublesome for us.”
The timing of the race is one other difficulty for the F1 stalwart, with it not solely being an evening race in late November, but in addition kicking off the ultimate trio of races of the season. Qatar and Abu Dhabi comply with on consecutive weekends to shut a 24-round calendar.
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR24, Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-24, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24
Picture by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Pictures
“To come back right here with the time distinction and the way far it’s from Europe and Brazil two weeks in the past and we go to Qatar now straight and it is a 17-hour airplane and 13 hours’ time distinction. I do not assume every other sport on this planet will settle for that,” he mentioned. “So, I imply, circuit okay, asphalt and second within the calendar, for me it is not, yeah, borderline.”
Requested if he thought transferring Vegas to a special time of yr would assist, the F1 ace wasn’t sad with the concept.
“Yeah, yeah, possibly,” he replied. “I imply, I believe I heard that we do it now as a result of it is the quiet weekend of the yr for Vegas, however we can’t do issues like that. If not, we’ll go to Monaco in February, as a result of it is quiet, you realize, however there are particular issues that we want to consider the game first.”
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