(Motorsport) The United States will feature three Grand Prix’s from next season as Las Vegas is a new destination in the 2023 Formula 1 calendar. The 3.8 mile track is located at the famous Las Vegas strip and the race itself will take place on Saturday night in November, with the city’s most iconic landmarks, hotels and casinos situated around the track.
The top speed at the track is estimated to be 212 mph and the 50 lap race will feature three main straights, 14 corners including a high speed corner sequence and a single chicane section. Stefano Domenicali, president and chief executive of Formula 1, said: "This is an incredible moment for Formula 1 that demonstrates the huge appeal and growth of our sport with a third race in the US. Las Vegas is a destination known around the world for its excitement, hospitality, thrills, and of course, the famous Strip. There is no better place for Formula 1 to race than in the global entertainment capital of the world and we cannot wait to be here next year."
Along with the Texas and Miami Grand Prix’s, the Las Vegas GP will become the third race in the country. Vegas has previously hosted two Grand Prix’s in 1981 and 1982 which took place in the parking lot of Caesar’s Palace hotel. F1 and Liberty Media will work together to promote the race in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), as well as Founding Partners Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Las Vegas and Presenting Partners MSG Sphere, Resorts World Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort.
The news was announced at a glittering event in Las Vegas on Wednesday with Liberty Media President and CEO Greg Maffei and F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali present. They were joined by local stakeholders including Nevada Governor, Steve Sisolak, CEO and President of the LVCVA, Steve Hill and President and CEO of Live Nation Entertainment, Michael Rapino.
“Iconic Las Vegas and Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, is the perfect marriage of speed and glamour,” said 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 excited to work with our local partners to create a marquee event. The potential 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.”
Hill added: “We eagerly anticipate the moment when the history, energy and momentum of Formula 1 will culminate in an unforgettable Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip. Spectators will experience the unrivalled thrill of watching these world-class drivers race through what 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’.”
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