With such an extensive build up, last year’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix had a lot to live up to. Fortunately, it exceeded all expectations, delivering a high-octane event that showcased the very best of both Formula 1 and Sin City.
As the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix approaches, we’re gearing up for another adrenaline-fueled weekend in the Mojave Desert – and we couldn’t be more excited. Read on to discover what’s in store for this year’s race.
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Recap: Who won the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Despite controversy in the build up, the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix blew critics away both on and off the track. The race saw blistering speeds and a staggering 99 overtakes – the most in a dry race since the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix.
The Las Vegas race breathed new life into what had become a rather predictable season. Even though Max Verstappen and the thoroughly dominant Red Bull eventually took the chequered flag, the Dutchman had to fight hard for his win, falling behind to Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez multiple times.
One of the late highlights included Leclerc’s bold final lap overtake, where he rushed up the inside of Perez to claim second place at his final opportunity, leaving Perez milliseconds behind in third. Thrilling stuff!
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When is the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix?
The after-dark 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix race takes place on Saturday, 23 November, with lights out at 10 pm local time.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 schedule
The Grand Prix is part of a full weekend of entertainment both on and off the circuit. Here’s the full breakdown of the weekend’s F1 racing action:
Thursday, 21 November: Practice 1 and Practice 2
Friday, 22 November: Practice 3 and Qualifying
Saturday, 23 November: Race
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start times
With the race taking place in Vegas on Saturday night, fans around the world will need to set alarms to keep up with the action. Here are the global race times:
United States West Coast (PT): Race starts at 10 pm on Saturday, 23 November
United States East Coast (ET): Race starts at 1 am on Sunday, November 24, 2024
United Kingdom (GMT): Race starts at 6 am on Sunday, November 24, 2024
Australia (AEDT): Race starts at 5 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024
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Discover the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit and history
The Las Vegas Grand Prix may be in its infancy, yet with an enthralling track, unique setting and fan-friendly atmosphere, it has all the makings of a future F1 icon.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 track
It’s safe to say that the Las Vegas Grand Prix track is unique. After all, where else do F1 cars bolt past the Eiffel Tower, Venetian gondoliers, and the largest spherical structure on the planet?
The 6.2-km (3.8 miles) street circuit features 17 corners, a chicane section and three straights, including the signature home stretch running nearly 2 km (1.2 miles) along the legendary Strip.
Speed is a theme of the Las Vegas Grand Prix track, with a reported top speed of 366 km/h (227 mph) recorded by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in 2023. The turns are also ferocious. In fact, of the 401 corners in all F1 tracks combined, Las Vegas claims the fastest two: Turn 17, with a recorded maximum speed 315 km/h (195 mph), and Turn 13 at 310 km/h (192 mph).
Key stats of the Las Vegas F1 circuit:
- Laps: 50
- Length: 6.2 kms (3.8 miles)
- Top speed: ~366 km/h (227 mph)
- Corners: 17
- Straights: 3
- DRS zones: 2
Las Vegas Grand Prix history
Although the Las Vegas Grand Prix is still new to the calendar, Formula 1 first visited Sin City long ago. Between 1981 and 1984, the Caesars Palace Grand Prix was held in what was essentially the car park of the illustrious luxury hotel. The race took place four times, but only the first two races were part of the Formula 1 World Championship, with the latter two being part of the now-obsolete CART series.
Formula 1 took a back seat in the city until March 2022, when the new Las Vegas Grand Prix was announced as part of a major Formula 1 expansion in the United States. It became the third American F1 race on the calendar, joining the United States Grand Prix in Austin and the Miami Grand Prix. Now, the race will feature each year until at least 2032, allowing plenty of Las Vegas Grand Prix history to be written.
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Our predictions for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix
For a city known for gambling, there is no odds-on favourite for this one. Max Verstappen has continued to perform strongly in 2024 and currently sits at the top of the drivers’ championship table. However, Red Bull’s dominance has waned compared to previous seasons and the team has failed to record a race victory since the Spanish Grand Prix in June.
While nobody would write off Verstappen or teammate Sergio Perez, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are showing more promise, while last season’s Vegas second place finisher Charles Leclerc will have a point to prove – and will be confident after his victory in Austin.
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