Column: F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix shaping up to be both a spectacle and an expensive headache
1 year, 2 months ago

Column: F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix shaping up to be both a spectacle and an expensive headache

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — It was a pretty typical weekend in Las Vegas, with Adele performing at Caesars Palace, U2 at the newly opened largest spherical structure in the world, NASCAR in town and the Raiders hosting the Patriots. The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, if nothing else, will be a sensory overload of neon bright lights, roaring race cars and some of the wealthiest F1 fans in the world in attendance. The race is being promoted by F1, which acknowledged last year that Las Vegas will be the most expensive spectator event on its 23-race calendar. It’s made for a disappointing season at a time when F1 had captured new American fans with an assist from the Netflix behind-the-scenes “Drive to Survive” docudrama. Andretti, with a partnership with General Motors, must still convince Formula One Management to let him launch a team and the F1 response to Andretti Global’s approval was tepid at best.

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Las Vegas GP returns for second edition – with key ingredient present after topsy-turvy F1 debut
1 month ago

Las Vegas GP returns for second edition – with key ingredient present after topsy-turvy F1 debut

The Independent  

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Why is F1 Las Vegas GP 2024 on a Saturday?
1 month ago

Why is F1 Las Vegas GP 2024 on a Saturday?

The Independent  

F1 next heads to the famous Sin City strip for the second edition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and round 22 of the 2024 season. The organisers have made one change for 2024: qualifying has been brought forward two hours to 10pm local time, with last year’s midnight slot deemed too late even for Vegas hours. F1 heads to …

Four scenarios for F1’s constructors championship. Plus, the Las Vegas GP beckons
1 month, 1 week ago

Four scenarios for F1’s constructors championship. Plus, the Las Vegas GP beckons

New York Times  

Prime Tire Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s twice-weekly F1 newsletter. GO DEEPER How Max Verstappen can win the drivers' championship in Las Vegas and light up F1's glitziest race Scenario #3: Chaos reigns in Abu Dhabi McLaren enters the last race as the heavy favorite to clinch the title, but Norris scraps with Verstappen, and both cars retire. How …

F1: Las Vegas Grand Prix rules out future sprint race
1 month, 1 week ago

F1: Las Vegas Grand Prix rules out future sprint race

The Hindu  

Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have ruled out a sprint race following Formula One’s other U.S. rounds in Austin and Miami and switching to a sprint format. Las Vegas Grand Prix chief executive Renee Wilm said the calendar slot, with Miami in May and Austin in October, was also a good fit. It’s cowboy boots and American flags and I …

Behind the scenes at the Monaco Grand Prix: The ultimate weekend in a billionaire’s playground
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Behind the scenes at the Monaco Grand Prix: The ultimate weekend in a billionaire’s playground

The Independent  

Nowhere in the world knows wealth like Monaco. open image in gallery Yacht hire costs £100k a day for a £30m vessel, while anything over £60m or £70m will set you back seven figures for a week-long charter Rooms here get booked up months in advance over Grand Prix weekend, with a “good-sized suite” with harbour, racetrack and sea views …

Formula 1 enters new Las Vegas Grand prix dawn with disaster on opening night
11 months ago

Formula 1 enters new Las Vegas Grand prix dawn with disaster on opening night

The Independent  

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Tickets, times, transportation and community outreach among issues F1 must fix in Las Vegas
1 year, 1 month ago

Tickets, times, transportation and community outreach among issues F1 must fix in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix was thrilled with Formula One’s first race on the famed Strip, but acknowledged Sunday there were missteps in the $500 million showcase event of the season. Renee Wilm told The Associated Press first-time organizers F1 and owner Liberty Media worked tirelessly on a tight timeline of less than two …

Secondary tickets surge for F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, but a sellout appears unlikely
1 year, 1 month ago

Secondary tickets surge for F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, but a sellout appears unlikely

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Sales on the secondary-ticket market were surging for Saturday night’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, but plenty of tickets were on sale on the Ticketmaster site for the Formula One race as of early in the afternoon. McLaren driver Lando Norris, of Britain, takes part in the final practice session for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix …

Las Vegas Grand Prix offer of a $200 discount doesn’t go far
1 year, 1 month ago

Las Vegas Grand Prix offer of a $200 discount doesn’t go far

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Grand Prix officials took steps to mend relations with Formula One fans who were angered or disappointed about not getting what they paid for Thursday night by offering those with single-event tickets a $200 discount at the official gift shop. For a little more bang for the buck, consider a $160 racing team sweatshirt and …

Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1 tries to recover from embarrassing first day
1 year, 1 month ago

Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1 tries to recover from embarrassing first day

The Hindu  

Formula One is hoping to turn its luck around on the Strip, like so many other Las Vegas visitors who blow a big bankroll soon after they arrive. F1 President Stefano Domenicali and Renee Wilm, CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, issued a a joint statement Friday night to explain the debacle because “this is important for those who …

At Formula One's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat
1 year, 1 month ago

At Formula One's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat

The Independent  

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At Formula One’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat — at a cost
1 year, 1 month ago

At Formula One’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat — at a cost

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — At the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, music and entertainment have taken a dominant role. He’d performed the day before at the Las Vegas Grand Prix opening ceremony — the only artist to perform a song not in English, his Usher-sampling “Dientes.” On Saturday, he’ll close the race weekend with a longer performance, making him …

Formula One bets big in Sin City: the good, the bad and the ugly of the Las Vegas GP
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One bets big in Sin City: the good, the bad and the ugly of the Las Vegas GP

The Hindu  

Since its beginning, Formula One has been seen mainly as a European sport, with most races being staged on the continent. The series was one of the key steps taken by the US-based Liberty Media, F1’s commercial rights owner since 2016-17, to broaden the sport’s appeal and make it more accessible. Unlike other races around the world, where local promoters …

Ferrari duo top FP2 after chaotic night at Las Vegas Grand Prix
1 year, 1 month ago

Ferrari duo top FP2 after chaotic night at Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Las Vegas Grand Prix expected to smash Formula One betting records
1 year, 1 month ago

Las Vegas Grand Prix expected to smash Formula One betting records

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The visuals of the world-famous Strip expected to emerge from the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday night has enticed sports bettors so much that the event is expected to set Formula One and motor sports wagering records. “Race weekend in Las Vegas has the potential to shatter every company record for the sport,” BetMGM chief revenue …

F1 off to rough Las Vegas start. Ferrari damaged, fans told to leave before practice ends at 4 a.m.
1 year, 1 month ago

F1 off to rough Las Vegas start. Ferrari damaged, fans told to leave before practice ends at 4 a.m.

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Grand Prix had a bumpy opening when the first practice of the $500 million Formula One race was halted nine minutes into the session Thursday night because Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a water valve cover that badly damaged his Ferrari. It caused the first practice to be aborted, a delay of 2 1/2 …

F1 and Las Vegas have history – but 1980s Caesars Palace car park ‘fantasyland’ soon turned into a damp squib
1 year, 1 month ago

F1 and Las Vegas have history – but 1980s Caesars Palace car park ‘fantasyland’ soon turned into a damp squib

The Independent  

Las Vegas has always been a playground for grown-ups.” John Watson recalls the stateside years like they were yesterday. Bernie Ecclestone’s grand plan to expand F1 in the United States, as well as Las Vegas’ eagerness to expand its entertainment portfolio beyond gambling and boxing, saw the infamous Caesars Palace Grand Prix concocted. We woke up in Las Vegas thinking …

Lewis Hamilton says F1 must be ‘respectful of locals’ ahead of Vegas Grand Prix
1 year, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton says F1 must be ‘respectful of locals’ ahead of Vegas Grand Prix

Hindustan Times  

Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton has addressed the upcoming Grand Prix in Las Vegas citing the impact it will have on the residents. The Grand Prix, which has been dubbed “the biggest sporting event in America” by many will follow a 3.8-mile street circuit amid the city's most famous landmarks. Nov 15, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas …

Kylie Minogue headlines at Las Vegas Grand Prix opening ceremony as Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Co arrive for first Sin City race in 41 years
1 year, 1 month ago

Kylie Minogue headlines at Las Vegas Grand Prix opening ceremony as Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Co arrive for first Sin City race in 41 years

Daily Mail  

Just a few days out from the city's first race for 41 years, some of the biggest names in the world of Formula One arrived for the Las Vegas Grand Prix's opening ceremony on Wednesday night. Kylie Minogue performed at the Las Vegas Grand Prix opening ceremony on Wednesday night The Australian hitmaker headlined the evening donning a stylish white …

Formula One in Las Vegas off to a bumpy start, but don’t call it a ‘black eye’
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One in Las Vegas off to a bumpy start, but don’t call it a ‘black eye’

LA Times  

The new asphalt is smooth, but the path has been bumpy for this city’s Formula One reboot. At 3 a.m. Friday, F1 cars screamed down the Strip in preparation for Saturday night’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Sports F1 resumes practice overnight after repair to Las Vegas track Formula One fans in Las Vegas saw eight minutes of practice laps before …

F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race
1 year, 1 month ago

F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Racing in Texas and then Mexico City and then Brazil, followed by a quick trip back to the United Kingdom before finally arriving in Las Vegas, Formula One driver Alex Albon could not stop thinking about his golf game. Albon was among the four drivers who competed in “The Netflix Cup,” a made-for-TV golf match that paired …

Lewis Hamilton makes F1 ‘circus’ plea after backlash from Las Vegas locals
1 year, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton makes F1 ‘circus’ plea after backlash from Las Vegas locals

The Independent  

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Celebrities and sponsors descend on Las Vegas as F1 returns to Sin City
1 year, 1 month ago

Celebrities and sponsors descend on Las Vegas as F1 returns to Sin City

The Independent  

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Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One
1 year, 1 month ago

Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The famous fountains at the Bellagio won’t be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won’t be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. “So it’s definitely a bummer, I’d say.” A construction worker helps build a grandstand in front of the fountains at Bellagio hotel-casino along …

Column: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — There is no such thing as a flawless first-year event, so go ahead and accept that there will be bumps and bruises in Formula One’s $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix. With multimillion-dollar hospitality packages, exorbitant hotel rates and an initial average “get-in price” of about $2,000, this race was never about attracting new fans to the …

Las Vegas opens its doors to Formula 1 ahead of inaugural grand prix: ‘I would not be shocked if King Charles showed up’
1 year, 1 month ago

Las Vegas opens its doors to Formula 1 ahead of inaugural grand prix: ‘I would not be shocked if King Charles showed up’

The Independent  

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The booming business of F1 to be explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix
1 year, 2 months ago

The booming business of F1 to be explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix

Associated Press  

Formula One fanatics will get more behind-the-scenes access to the global motorsports series through a new CNBC documentary that explores the business aspects of the highest form of racing in the world. The documentary “Inside Track: The Business of Formula 1 " will debut Nov. 16 on CNBC ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. CNBC anchor and documentary …

Why F1 decided to hold the Las Vegas Grand Prix and how the city is preparing for the race
1 year, 2 months ago

Why F1 decided to hold the Las Vegas Grand Prix and how the city is preparing for the race

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — When Stefano Domenicali took over as the CEO of Formula One in January 2021, he questioned whether the European-based company needed to stay in the United States. “We wouldn’t have invested such a large amount of money if we didn’t believe that this is the place to stay for a long time.” GO DEEPER 2023 is the …

Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1 reveal unique Saturday night race schedule and ‘opening ceremony’ plans
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1 reveal unique Saturday night race schedule and ‘opening ceremony’ plans

The Independent  

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F1 chiefs confirm Las Vegas Grand Prix start time of 10pm - equating to 1AM on east coast - as fans SLAM officials over 'brutal' and 'absurd' move
1 year, 2 months ago

F1 chiefs confirm Las Vegas Grand Prix start time of 10pm - equating to 1AM on east coast - as fans SLAM officials over 'brutal' and 'absurd' move

Daily Mail  

Formula One fans have expressed outrage after it was confirmed that next month's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will begin at 10pm - working out as 1am over on the east coast. Formula One fans have expressed outrage after it was confirmed that next month's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will begin at 10pm The timing for the main event …

Records, second place and Las Vegas. What to watch in F1 this season after Verstappen’s title win
1 year, 2 months ago

Records, second place and Las Vegas. What to watch in F1 this season after Verstappen’s title win

Associated Press  

LOSAIL, Qatar — The race for the Formula One title is officially over with five rounds of the season still to go. There could yet be drama this season as Red Bull and Verstappen close in on records, Sergio Perez holds onto second place and F1 returns to Las Vegas after more than 40 years. Red Bull has 16 and …

F1 Miami Grand Prix 2023 could already have a problem – and it comes in the form of Las Vegas
1 year, 7 months ago

F1 Miami Grand Prix 2023 could already have a problem – and it comes in the form of Las Vegas

The Independent  

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Miami GP Offers Formula One Chance to Dismiss 'Boring' Fears
1 year, 7 months ago

Miami GP Offers Formula One Chance to Dismiss 'Boring' Fears

News 18  

The dreaded word ‘boring’ has been reappearing in the vocabulary of Formula One, after a season dominated so far by defending champions Red Bull, so it is perhaps timely that the championship arrives in Miami this week. Last year’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix encapsulated the buzz around the sport in the United States with celebrities and socialites keen to be …

Formula One confident Las Vegas Grand Prix will “make a lot of money”
1 year, 8 months ago

Formula One confident Las Vegas Grand Prix will “make a lot of money”

New York Times  

Greg Maffei, the CEO of Liberty Media, is confident Formula One will “make a lot of money” in the long term from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. In February, the Clark County Commission approved a plan to shut the Strip for the next 10 years, aiming for a “lifetime in partnership.” Speaking in a meeting with investors on Thursday, Maffei …

F1: Las Vegas Grand Prix reveal new images ahead of March ticket sale with cheapest seat going for $1,500
1 year, 9 months ago

F1: Las Vegas Grand Prix reveal new images ahead of March ticket sale with cheapest seat going for $1,500

The Independent  

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Ranking the top 10 F1 races we can’t wait to watch in 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Ranking the top 10 F1 races we can’t wait to watch in 2023

New York Times  

The 2023 Formula One schedule will see teams contest 23 races across five continents, a whirlwind that begins with the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend and concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in late November. Las Vegas Grand Prix Even before Las Vegas was officially added to the Formula One calendar, the anticipation was immense for what a grand …

Caesars touts F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP package worth $5M
2 years ago

Caesars touts F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP package worth $5M

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is offering what may be the most extravagant guest package for next year’s highly anticipated Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix at a whopping $5 million. The multimillion dollar experience also grants VIP access to a 4,700-square-foot terrace overlooking the Strip, which will be decked out like a F1 race track. F1, owned …

F1 in Vegas: Race will be most expensive on 2023 schedule
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 in Vegas: Race will be most expensive on 2023 schedule

Associated Press  

Formula One took its globe-hoping extravaganza to the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday for an official “launch party” on what it believes will be one of the biggest sporting events in the world. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali told The Associated Press the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be the most expensive fan experience on next year’s 24-race calendar, particularly from …

Drivers excited by Las Vegas Grand Prix but urge F1 to retain tracks with ‘history’
2 years, 8 months ago

Drivers excited by Las Vegas Grand Prix but urge F1 to retain tracks with ‘history’

The Independent  

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F1 Las Vegas: Formula 1 cars to reach speeds of 212mph down Sin City’s famous strip in 2023
2 years, 8 months ago

F1 Las Vegas: Formula 1 cars to reach speeds of 212mph down Sin City’s famous strip in 2023

The Independent  

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Las Vegas parties could distract Formula 1 drivers, jokes Lewis Hamilton as new night race unveiled
2 years, 8 months ago

Las Vegas parties could distract Formula 1 drivers, jokes Lewis Hamilton as new night race unveiled

The Independent  

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F1 to light up Las Vegas night in 2023
2 years, 8 months ago

F1 to light up Las Vegas night in 2023

The Hindu  

Formula One will light up Las Vegas on a Saturday night in November 2023 as the streets of 'Sin City' are taken over by the fastest cars and most famous drivers in the world, officials said on Wednesday. "This is an incredible moment for Formula One that demonstrates the huge appeal and growth of our sport with a third race …

F1's dream of staging Las Vegas race edges closer following positive talks at the US Grand Prix
3 years, 1 month ago

F1's dream of staging Las Vegas race edges closer following positive talks at the US Grand Prix

Daily Mail  

Formula One's dream of staging an iconic grand prix in Las Vegas moved closer to reality over the weekend with the sport's bosses sitting down for talks with the local movers and shakers. Sportsmail understands that representatives from Nevada met with F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali during the roaringly successful US Grand Prix in Austin with an eye on adding …

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