Where is the Las Vegas Grand Prix held?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, a street circuit that runs along the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, USA. The circuit passes some of the city's most recognisable landmarks, including the Bellagio fountains, the Sphere, and Caesars Palace.
Why go to the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is one of the newest races on the Formula 1 calendar and one of the most distinctive. The race takes place at night, with the cars running along a lit Strip in front of the major casinos and hotels. The 6.2 km lap includes one of the longest straights on the calendar, where cars reach speeds of over 340 km/h.
What to expect over three days
The Las Vegas Grand Prix runs Thursday to Saturday rather than Friday to Sunday. Thursday is practice. Friday is final practice and qualifying. Saturday is the Grand Prix, held at night under floodlights.
What makes the Las Vegas Grand Prix special?
The combination of a street circuit, the Las Vegas Strip, and the night-race format. The race is run on a Saturday night through the heart of the city, with the cars passing major casinos and the Sphere. The trip combines Formula 1 with everything else Las Vegas offers off the circuit: shows, restaurants, nightlife, and easy onward connections to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and the wider American Southwest.
