Las Vegas Grand Prix to join F1 calendar as third US race in 2023

Formula 1 has announced that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will join the world championship calendar from the 2023 season. 
F1 Las Vegas GP artist impression
F1 Las Vegas GP artist impression

After months of speculation and negotia🥂tions, F1 finally confirmed Las Vegas' eagerly-anticipated arrival on the calendar, which will see it become the third race to be held in the United Sates. 

While no exact date has been laid out, F1 has confirmed that the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place at night on a Saturday in November 2023. It haꩲs been reported that the event will be held on November 25th to🅷 coincide with Thanksgiving weekend. 

The 6.12km track will incorporate the famous Las Vegas Strip with✃ F1 cars set to race past landmark casinos like the Bellagio and Caesar’s Palace. 

The circuit will comprise of 14 corners featuring a single chicane section, wജith the grand prix distanಞce totalling 50 laps. F1 estimates that top speeds will be in excess of 212mph (342km/h). 

Las Vegas GP track map
Las Vegas GP track map

A grand prix on th�ꦛ�e streets of Las Vegas has been a long-held ambition of F1 and aligns with the sports owners Liberty Media's target of boosting the world championship’s presence in the US. 

Vegas will join the United States Grand Prix at COTA in Austin, Texas, and the Miami Grand Prix in Florida,🦋 as one of three American races on the 2023 F1 calendar. 

“This is an increꩵdible moment for Formula 1 that demonstrates the huge appeal and growth of our sport with a third race 🌊in the US,” said F1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali. 

“Las Vegas is a destination known around the world for its excitement, hospitality, thrills,🌠 and of course🔜, the famous Strip. 

“The🧜re is no better place for Formula 1 to race than in the global entertainment capi🤡tal of the world and we cannot wait to be here next year. 

“I want to thank everyone who helped ജdeliver this event, especially Governor Sisolak, the Clark County Commission, Steve Hill at the ♋LVCVA, and our local partners.”

Las Vegas GP circuit F1
Las Vegas GP circuit F1

Las Vegas GP will ‘take F1 to the next level’

F1’s profile in the US has already enjoyed huge growth, partly thanks to the success of 🅘its popular documentary series Drive to Survive 𒁏on Netflix. 

Last year’s United States Grand 😼Prix saw a sellout crowd of 380,000 fans attend across the weekend as F1 welcomed back spectators iꦦn large attendances after the COVID-19 pandemic had forced much of the 2020 season to be staged behind closed doors. 

“Iconic Las Vegas and Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, is the perfect marrꦜiage of speed and glamour,” said Libery Media president and CEO Greg Maffei. 

“Our confidence in this unique opportunity is evident in our decision to assume the promoter role for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in partnership with Live 🌃Nation. We could not be more excite🧜d to work with our local partners to create a marquee event. 

“The p🥃otential of Formula 1 has been well demonstrated over the last several seasons and the Las Vegas GP will only take it to the next level.”

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix artist impression
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix artist impression
 

Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, added: “We eagerly anticipate the moment when the history, energy and momentum of Formula 1 wi෴ll culminate in an unforgettable Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip. 

"Spectators will ex🅠perience the unrivalled thrill of watching these world-class drivers race through whatജ is sure to become one of the most iconic racetracks in the world. 

"Formula 1 and Liberty Media have been 💃incredible partners, and we look forward to November 2023 when we once again showcase that Las Vegas is ‘The Greatest Arena on Earth.’” 

F1 previously staged two world championship races in Las Vegas with 🎶the Caesars Palace Grand Prix being held in 1981 and 1982. 

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