As the Las Vegas Grand Prix prepares for Friday night’s qualifying event, track safety has become a major concern.

In the leadup to Formula 1’s return to Las Vegas, major construction on and around the Strip — which was repaved to meet racing regulations — inconvenienced locals for months.

Now, following an early end to the opening practice session on Thursday night and delay of the second practice due to a loose drain cover, drivers are speaking up about their dissatisfaction with the 3.8-mile track along the Vegas Strip.