Most of the drivers were very surprised and excited by the announcement that in 2023 Formula 1 will have a night race in Las Vegas.
reactions:
“I think some drivers might not wake up for the race… Maybe a two week break before and after…” – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
“It can’t be!!!. Come on?” – Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
“It’s epic. I went to Vegas once and when I left I said I wouldn’t come back…” – Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
“It can’t be!!! I can’t believe. Are we going to run on the main street? Noooo it can be!!!! It’s going to be crazy” – Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri)
“Is it true? Who will be? Fine” – Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
“It’s amazing” – Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
“I’m sure some drivers will spend money in casinos” – Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
“It will be a very strange event. It’s a party town and it’s going to be tough for any driver.” – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
“I was going to quit, but now I won’t” – Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
We surprised our drivers with some news earlier this year…
Do you think they are excited? ??#F1 #GPLasVegas @Vegas pic.twitter.com/wkgI5FtP7a
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 31, 2022