The residents of Las Vegas, Nevada, are voicing their dissatisfaction with the current preparations for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
They are highlighting the considerable inconvenience caused by the extensive construction work for the event, along with the high costs of tickets to attend the race.
"Right now if you don't know where you're going, it could take you 30 minutes to go a couple casinos down the Strip, and it's going to get way worse," local taxi driver Dale Corson told The Athletic.
Corson attributed the traffic congestion to ongoing track construction and the resulting unpredictable road closures, which leave locals guessing each morning on how to navigate the city. Alternate routes are also not adequately communicated.
Due to this, Corson shared that he's planning to take all three days off during the event on November 16 to 18, with the expected gridlock.
The ongoing road closures have caused some businesses to lay off workers as demand has significantly declined, primarily due to the inaccessibility that prevents customers from reaching establishments.
Read more: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Nearly Gets Heart Attack After Hearing Radio Message
Expensive tickets alienate locals
Las Vegas resident Marshall Harhay, a longtime racing enthusiast, expressed disappointment upon discovering the $1,500 price tag for grandstand seats, ruining his initial enthusiasm about the Formula 1 race coming to the city.
"As a local, all of the conversations I've had with friends is about the inconvenience. There's not really any excitement about the event or the race," he shared.
Related Article: Formula 1 Drivers Shocked After FIA Raises Maximum Fine For Penalties to Over $1 Million
© Copyright 2024 Sports World News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.