From 2023, Las Vegas will host Formula 1-night races
Las Vegas’ world-famous Neon Lights will provide the backdrop for Formula 1’s new race when American cities host night events from 2023.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place next Saturday, November, and will be one of three races between the United States to join Miami and Austin.
Las Vegas hosted the races in 1981 and 1982, but this will be the first time the F1 car has raced on the iconic Las Vegas strip, whose circuit surpasses former famous hotels and casinos.
The 14-lane track will run for 3.8 miles (6.12km) at a speed of about 212mph (342km / h).
The design consists of three straight, high-speed cornering sequences and a single chicken section, in which the Grand Prix will run on 50 laps.
F1 and Liberty Media will work together to promote the race in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), as well as founding partners Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Las Vegas and Presenting Partners MSG Sphere. , Resorts World Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort.
The 14-lane track will run for 3.8 miles (6.12km) at a speed of about 212mph (342km / h).
The design consists of three straight, high-speed cornering sequences and a single chicken section, in which the Grand Prix will run on 50 laps.
F1 and Liberty Media will work together to promote the race in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), as well as founding partners Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Las Vegas and Presenting Partners MSG Sphere. , Resorts World Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort.
“The iconic Las Vegas and Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, is the perfect marriage of speed and glamor,” Maffey said. “Our belief in this unique opportunity is evident from our decision to take a promotional role for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in partnership with Live Nation.
“We couldn’t be more excited to work with our local partners to create a marquee event. The potential of Formula 1 has been well demonstrated over the last several seasons, and the Las Vegas GP will only take it to the next level.
Domenicali added: “This is an incredible moment for Formula 1, which marks the huge attraction and growth of our game, including the third race in the US. Las Vegas is a world-famous place for excitement, hospitality, adventure and of course the famous strip.
“There is no better place to race for Formula 1 than the world’s entertainment capital, and we can’t wait to get here next year. I would like to thank all those who helped make this event possible, especially Governor Sisolak, the Clark County Commission, Steve Hill of LVCVA, and our local partners. “
Hill added: “We look forward to the moment when the history, energy, and momentum of Formula 1 ends on an unforgettable Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip. The spectators will experience the incomparable thrill of watching the race of these world-class drivers, which will definitely become the most prestigious racetrack in the world.
“Formula 1 and Liberty Media are invaluable partners, and we look forward to November 2023, when we will once again see Las Vegas as ‘the greatest arena on earth.'”
