CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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DETAILS

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Street Circuit
260 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas
Nevada
NV 89119
United States of America

Tel:

Fax:

Official website:
www.f1lasvegasgp.com/

STATISTICS (PRIOR TO 2026)

Length:

6.201km (3.853miles)

Race laps:

2025 winner:

Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

Configuration:

Clockwise

First GP:

2023

Lap record:

1:33.365 (Max Verstappen, Red Bull 2025)

Type:

Street Circuit

Total races:

BIOGRAPHY

The original temporary 2,268-mile circuit emerged from the FISA/FOCA War and was apparently intended to demonstrate the brilliance of FOCA's marketing strategy.

Instead of sponsors and their guests assembling at Watkins Glen, with its notorious 'Swamp', the Corporate Ones could enjoy the delights of America's Fun City.

The circuit was shaped roughly like a giant 'E' and was laid out, using interlocking concrete blocks, in the car park of Caesar's Palace hotel/casino complex. It was as good as any circuit built in a car park can be.

It was not popular with anyone, least of all the punters who flock to Las Vegas to give away their money to deserving casinos. It did, however, have the distinction of being the venue for Championship show-downs in 1981
and 1982, the only years when it was used.

Keen to expand the number of races in its 'backyard, having purchased F1 in 2017 set about establishing races in Miami and returning to Sin City. Indeed, such was the desire to return to Las Vegas, for the first time in the history of the sport F1 was to be the official promoter of the event, investing a significant amount of money into the purchase of land in order to build permanent facilities, such as an exhibition centre, which will be used to promote the sport.

The track layout is the work of Tilke GmbH, the project led by Carsten Tilke, son of Hermann Tilke, and at 3.853 miles (6.201 kms) consists of 17 corners.

The circuit is located next to many of the most famous hotels and casinos, and includes 1.2 mile (1.9 km) straight down the Las Vegas Strip, as well as two other lengthy straights.

The inaugural event in 2023, marked the first Formula One race in Las Vegas since the 1982, and the first street race in the city since the 2007 Vegas Grand Prix, which formed part of the Champ Car series.

It was the third Grand Prix in the United States on the calendar after Miami and the United States Grands Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, and marked the first time since 1982 that three races were held in the United States in a season.

The first race was not without its problems, loose manhole covers causing damage to a number of cars in FP1, while the second practice session was delayed by almost three hours while repairs were carried out.

As a result of the delay many fans were ejected from the track which had effectively closed, meaning the session was held in front of near empty grandstands F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali issued a public statement, while organisers gave out merchandise vouchers worth $200 for the in-circuit store. The Dimopoulos law firm, together with the Nevada-based law firm JK Legal & Consulting, subsequently launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of 35,000 fans.

At the team principals press conference, Ferrari's Fred Vasseur said the damage to Carlos Sainz's car cost them "a fortune", while Toto Wolff criticised the negative feedback, praising Liberty Media and the organisers in setting up the event.

While the circuit's initial contract was for three years, in 2025 this was extended until 2027. However, with the track owned and promoted by F1 itself, and seen as America’s answer to Monaco, the event will effectively run into perpetuity.

While fans have yet to be convinced, many feeling the weekend is about style over substance, a number of drivers enjoy the challenge presented by the track.

Las Vegas

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

DETAILS

Las Vegas

STATISTICS (PRIOR TO 2026)

BIOGRAPHY

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