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LETTERS

I find it interesting that Max Verstappen was quoted in various media outlets as not being enthusiastic about the promotional hype surrounding the recent grand prix in Las Vegas.

Be careful what you wish for, Max. Like it or not, Liberty Media is a commercial operation, and its intention is to make Formula 1 the focal point of a circus, to attract spectators and money into the operation. Anecdotally and from what I see here at the Australian GP, a huge proportion of the spectators are there for the social event, of which two hours is consumed with a race for F1 cars. The balance of the day is V8 supercars, celebrity races and partying.

If Liberty Media weren’t generating huge TV

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