Las Vegas Grand Prix: a new dimension in Formula 1

This will be the third event in the highest category in the United States, it will be run at night and will be directly promoted by Formula 1.

On November 18, 2023, the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in a new circuit; after 41 years USA will again have three events of the highest category in the same season. But the idea of ​​running again Sinful city holds more future projects than the race itself.

Since Liberty Media got the Formula 1 In September 2016, they worked tirelessly to grow it, they are convinced that the highest category of world motorsport has a lot of potential and room to make steps forward. Despite the pandemic, they managed to continue and the series of Netflix Drive for a Living It is the platform for departure and mass arrival, even to the point of capturing an audience that has been presented as unreachable.

“The Las Vegas race will be an absolute riot”said Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty MediaAnd I added: “It will be difficult not to see F1 after what we do in Las Vegas, it will be heard a lot and it will get a lot of attention. So we are not only thinking about current things, but we are thinking long-term , to try and keep that interest, convert that interest into long-term fans”. Of all the condiments that Las Vegas Grand Prix to be special is that it will be the first where itself Formula 1 It is the promoter, in partnership with the city and several private investors, including several casinos; it will also be a completely new event in each and every one of its parts and will be the penultimate one on the calendar, so it will probably be a definition of stage racing.

“There is no real sponsor and it’s a good role that we played. And it’s good for us to test some of the theories that we have about career advancement. It’s a unique opportunity. And it’s a great testing ground for us”said Maffei. He also confirmed that they are not waiting to gain exclusive control over other events in the category, but if the model of Las Vegas settles did not rule it out as a possibility in the future.

Stefano DomenicaliF1 sporting director, agrees that the Formula 1 as promoter of Las Vegas Grand Prix This is a unique and exceptional case, at least for now, and they must focus on everything that is happening properly to make real conclusions beyond expectations: “We must not forget that in a short period of time we have entered a new dimension of being a promoter, in a way that no one has thought of. So the first step for us is to make sure that Las Vegas comes out for the first time. So now we have a full that focus on that. And then of course I’m sure it’s going to be an incredible push for all the advocates to see what can be done better. So I think that in itself will be a push. incredible notion for all to strive for a better result for the benefit of all”.

The official account of Las Vegas Grand Prix showed the progress being made in the massive building of 160.00 square meters where the Paddock and the pit lane. Terry Millerwho is in charge of the work, said that work is being done on the property 24 hours a day and that everything is expected to be ready by the beginning of October and have at least a month before the Big prize to finalize the details.

He Las Vegas Grand Prix It will run between November 16 and 18 and will be the most expensive, on average, of the 2023 visitable calendar events. General admission costs $500, pit area access costs $2,500, some tickets are on sale now Hospitality from $8,000 and depending on the luxury and proximity to the event, the cost will increase significantly.

The layout will have 6,120 kilometers and they will have to complete 50 laps; It will have 14 curves, 3 straights and 2 DRS zones and the estimated top speed will be 342 kilometers per hour.

Photos and video: @F1LasVegas

Source: Tycsports

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