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Verstappen backs away from Vegas, F1 launch criticisms

Nov.22 Max Verstappen has backed away from recent criticisms aimed at Formula 1 and the F1-promoted Las Vegas GP. Last year, the Red Bull driver was scathing of the new Las Vegas event, describing it as '99 percent show, 1 percent sporting event'. However, he told reporters on Wednesday that he now has a more nuanced view. 'I understand why we are here,' the triple world champion said in Las Vegas. 'I understand it both business-wise and race-wise. But it will never be my favourite circuit.' Verstappen also says most of his negative comments of a year ago were directed mainly at the gaudy driver introduction ceremony, which made him feel like a 'clown'. It's been scrapped for 2024. 'I'm...
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