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Is the Las Vegas Grand Prix considered one of the "premier events on the Formula 1 calendar?"

10.06.2025 06:50

Is the Las Vegas Grand Prix considered one of the "premier events on the Formula 1 calendar?"

Last year the track wasn't ready. In an early practice Carlos Sainz sucked a manhole and frame right out of the road, destroying his car. Ticket prices and hotel rooms were astronomical and the racing wasn't great. The race was financially successful, generating lots of income for Las Vegas and Liberty Media.

This year prices are down, both for hotels and tickets. For example, Lewis Hamilton is offering a special weekend package. The package includes a three day ticket, reserved grandstand seating, lots of fan opportunities and free food and beverages. At $672, that is a bargain. Racing will have an added interest. Should Max Verstappen win the race, he will also win the world driver's championship.

Ironically, I just went to YouTube And the first video popped up, why Las Vegas is hated as a race.

Why did my 2001 4.6 liter Mustang GT V8 make "only" 260 HP while today's base Dodge 3.6 liter V6 churns out almost 300 HP? Both benefit from fuel injection and ECUs.