The Las Vegas Grand Prix is a motor racing event that forms part of the Formula One World Championship, taking place in Paradise, Nevada, in the United States. It is conducted as a night race on a temporary street circuit that includes parts of the Las Vegas Strip. The first race was held on November 18, 2023. Formula One and Las Vegas have signed an agreement to host the race through 2037.

History

The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, held on November 18, 2023, marked the first Formula One race in Las Vegas since the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix and the first street race in the city since the 2007 Vegas Grand Prix in the Champ Car series. The event took place around the Las Vegas Strip on a brand-new street track. It was the third Grand Prix in the United States on the calendar after the Miami and the United States Grands Prix, and marked the first time since that there were three races held in the United States in a Formula One season.

Formula One and Las Vegas had signed an agreement until 2027 for the race, with the intent being for the race to continue into perpetuity. On June 4, 2026, it was announced that the Las Vegas Grand Prix would remain on the Formula One calendar until 2037.

Circuit

The circuit was designed by Tilke GmbH, with the project led by Carsten Tilke, son of Hermann Tilke. Formula One itself purchased a piece of land to build permanent pit and paddock facilities that are used during race weekends.

With a length of and consisting of 17 corners, the Grand Prix lasts 50 laps, giving a race distance of . The circuit is located next to many of the most famous casinos, including a straight down the Las Vegas Strip, as well as two other lengthy straight sections.

Winners By year Year Driver Constructor Report Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT Report George Russell Mercedes Report Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT ReportSource:

Repeat winners (drivers) Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in 2026. Wins Driver Years won 2 Max Verstappen 2023, 2025Source:

Repeat winners (constructors) Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in 2026. Wins Constructor Years won 2 Red Bull Racing 2023, 2025Source:

Repeat winners (engine manufacturers) Manufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in 2026. Wins Manufacturer Years won 2 Honda RBPT 2023, 2025Source:

References

External links

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