Fernando Alonso has added his voice to the growing criticism of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, arguing that the track surface and overall conditions fell short of what Formula 1 should expect. Several drivers had highlighted the lack of grip throughout the weekend and the two-time world champion did not hold back when assessing the asphalt in Sin City.

Aston Martin driver agreed that while the high-speed layout creates good racing, the fundamentals are not right.

“The circuit is fun because it’s high speed but I think the type of asphalt is not F1 standard,” he said, as reported by RacingNews365.

“It’s too slippery and we cannot put the tyres in temperature, there is no grip and it’s extremely bumpy, at the limit of being safe to race. So I think for the future, we need to talk with FIA if this is acceptable or not for the following years.”

Alonso believes discussions between drivers, teams and the FIA are essential before future editions of the race.

The Spaniard also questioned the late-season timing of the event. Although Formula 1 tried to streamline the 2025 schedule, the Las Vegas round still sits directly before the final flyaway double in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Alonso said the sequence creates unnecessary strain for everyone in the paddock.

“The place in the calendar, if I’m totally honest, is difficult for us,” he explained. “To come here with the time difference and how far it is from Europe and Brazil two weeks ago, and we go to Qatar now straight, it’s 17 hours by plane and 13 hours [sic 11] time difference. I don’t think any other sport in the world would accept that,” the veteran F1 driver concluded.