"The amount is incredible."

LAS VEGAS—The Las Vegas Grand Prix found itself in an awkward position this week after multiple Formula 1 drivers complained about a persistent odor of marijuana. While cannabis is legal in Nevada, the distinct smell left some drivers wondering if their performance—or even their drug test results—might be affected.

Williams driver Franco Colapinto stated, "Yes, there was a smell of weed. If they dope test us now, I think we’ll all test positive. When we all test positive, there will be a mess." Colapinto was seen walking the strip with Snoop Dogg after the race.

Max Verstappen, reaching his fourth consecutive series title, stated it was the reason for his performance. "I was quite high in the car," the Red Bull driver quipped. "It’s not ideal because you can also smell it while driving, but it actually is ideal because I'm a champion again." Sergio Pérez clearly angry about something more than just the smell, stated, "I’m tired of it already. The amount is incredible. Wait what was I talking about?"

The Vegas Grand Prix was quick to shift the blame. “It’s not us, it’s probably a skunk or something,” it nervously claimed when asked about the drivers’ complaints. However, with Nevada’s relaxed cannabis laws and its prevalence at events, why bother lying?

While last year’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix suspiciously didn’t garner similar complaints, this year’s race weekend has been clouded by the lingering scent. The Vegas Grand Prix hopes the focus will return to the track, not the poor air quality caused by wild skunks. .