Formula 1 arrives in the Las Vegas Grand Prix in his twenty-second round of the automobile championship. The best drivers on the world stage will meet on the street circuit of the Nevada desert to give color, spectacle and emotion to one of the most modern races on the entire official calendar.
What is the Las Vegas street circuit like?
The Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will take place this weekend from November 21 to 24is a route that passes through some of the most spectacular and emblematic places in the city, such as the Bellagio or the Caesar Palace, among others. Likewise, it is a challenge for drivers and engineers, as it has long, endless straights and very tight turns. It should be noted that It takes place at night and under the artificial lights of the Nevada desert.adding something extra to the show and creating a unique and spectacular atmosphere.
The circuit has a total length of 6.12 kilometersThat is approximately 3.8 miles of pure spectacle, emotion and diversity in each of its meters that the best drivers in the world will cover. Likewise, he has 14 turns and a 1.2 kilometer main straightone of its most significant features, which will allow drivers to reach high speeds, ideal for performing different overtaking throughout the event.
The wait is over. Lights, speed, Vegas ♥️♠️♦️♣️#LasVegasGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/HdEHhJ4YyL
– F1 Las Vegas (@F1LasVegas) November 18, 2024
Most notable areas
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has several remarkable areas, among which the casino and hotel area stands out, as we mentioned previously, which also create a spectacular atmosphere and a play of lights in harmony with the American show . On the other hand, along its route there are several turns that require certain technical skills, such as curves 10 and 16. Finally, its night time schedule makes this event even more sensational.
History of the circuit
The 22nd round of the “Grand Cirque de Formula 1” was officially added to the calendar during the year 2023. However, what not everyone knows is that it was already part of motorsport in the past. Concretely, in the 1980s, Las Vegas hosted an F1 race on a completely temporary circuit in the Caesars Palace district, but unfortunately, the event did not continue that everyone was waiting for. The current version, much more modern and spectacular, was designed specifically to take advantage of the city’s iconic urban environment.
