Well, the Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix has come and gone, and as everyone predicted Max Verstappen was again victorious winning the inaugural race, but it wasn’t his winning that everyone is talking about. It’s his singing.
After taking the checkered flag Max Verstappen could be heard singing the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presely’s famous “Viva Las Vegas’ over the team radio. He seemed to be in great spirits, and definitely changed his tune about the race, even if he can’t carry a tune to save his life, but I digress. The Red Bull team drivers, Max Verstappen and Sergio “Checo” Pérez, even wore Elvis-inspired trademark bedazzled driving suits for the race. File that under ‘When in Vegas’.
Max Verstappen made headlines heading into the race for describing the event as “99% show, 1% sport.” So yea, Max isn’t a fan of anything that goes on around race weekend except the actual race, and apparently heading to the club afterwards.
With Max Verstappen crossing the finish line 1st, we then saw Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc take 2nd place, and Red Bull’s Sergio “Checo” Pérez taking 3rd place on the podium. On their ride to the medal ceremony Max Verstappen was in great spirits, asking his fellow winner if they should skip the awards and just head right to the club, to presumably celebrate without all the pomp and circumstances, which Max isn’t a fan of, but he definitely loved him some Vegas and Elvis this weekend!
‘Viva Las Vegas,’ sings Max Verstappen as he wins thrilling race