Ten years after a return to the States at the hugely popular Austin circuit, F1 added a second Grand Prix, racing for the first time in Miami. But, before the lights went out for the first Miami GP, F1 upped the ante again and announced it was returning to Sin City.

It’s a match made in heaven. Take the entertainment capital of the world and combine it with the greatest show on earth, and you’ve got the Las Vegas GP.

Of course, this isn’t the first time a Formula 1 race has been staged in Las Vegas. In 1981 and 1982, F1 raced in an uninspired circuit hastily created in the car park of the legendary Vegas casino Caesars Palace.

The Grand Prix was a flash in the pan – a cash grab to fill the city’s coffers and an ill-conceived event. The Grand Prix was loathed by F1 fans and drivers, and the Caesars Palace circuit has become a byword for dull and characterless racing circuits.

Formula 1’s much-hyped return to Vegas is a very different kind of event. Held on a high-speed track built on and around the Las Vegas Strip, cars race past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks at up to 340km/h.

Backlit by the neon cityscape, when the sparks fly it’s a dazzling spectacle and an unforgettable experience for the fans lucky enough to attend.

Las Vegas Grand Prix F1 Spectator Tips

• Las Vegas imposes a strict bag policy at the Grand Prix. Backpacks must be transparent and no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”.
• Food, drinks, cushions, umbrellas, selfie sticks and cameras with interchangeable lenses are some examples of forbidden items.
• Download the official F1 Las Vegas app for keeping track of your tickets and finding your way around the venue.
• Free Wi-Fi is available in the Pit Building, Paddock, East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, West Harmon Zone, South Koval Zone by Heineken, Flamingo Zone by Caesars Rewards and the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere.

Essentials

Language

English

Currency

US Dollar $ (USD)

Time Zone

UTC -7/-8

Electicity

120V/60Hz (North American plug)

Weather & Climate

Las Vegas Weather

November in Las Vegas brings daytime highs of around 18-20°C (64-68°F), but it cools down sharply in the evening. It can get pretty nippy when you’re sat in a grandstand for hours so bring layers to stay comfortable. Rain is unlikely, though a rain jacket or poncho could be handy just in case.

About Me

I’m Danny, an incurable Formula 1 fan for over 35 years and founder of The F1 Spectator. My aim is to inform and inspire, arming you with helpful tips and advice for your next F1 trip.