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Max Verstappen has admitted he has plenty of learning to do ahead of next weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix as Formula 1’s drivers prepare to take on the spectacular all-new circuit.

Having sealed his third successive drivers’ title, Verstappen heads to the United States for the penultimate race of the season looking to claim a record-extending 18th victory of the campaign.

Verstappen has hardly put a foot wrong during what could go down as the most dominant season the sport has ever seen, but the Dutchman has revealed that his virtual experience of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit was a challenging one.

Formula 1 drivers will be taking on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for the first time next weekend; world champion Max Verstappen says he has lots of learning to do before the event; watch the inaugural Las Vegas GP on November 17-19, with every session live on Sky Sports F1

Speaking after winning the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil, Verstappen said: “There’s still a lot to do.

“I still need to go on the simulator. I still don’t even know the track, to be honest.

“The last time I tried it on the F1 game, I think I hit more walls than I was going straight. So, let’s hope that’s not the case when I start driving there!”

Anticipation for the showpiece event has been building throughout the season, with expected cool evening temperatures only set to add to the drama.

The forecast is for temperatures to be as low as 10 degrees Celsius when the cars take to the track for the evening sessions, which Verstappen thinks could cause some “surprises”.

“It’s going to be very different to here, very low temperatures, of course in the night there,” he said.

“It’s a street circuit, we have no experience there, we don’t know the track grip.

“All new – so maybe it will give you a few surprises. I don’t know.”