A ‘Unique’ Experience
“F1 has grown a lot in the US in the last few years, and Las Vegas is the latest sign of that. It is a unique experience,” says Test and Reserve Driver Fred.
“Racing at night and in the cold conditions means that graining can be an issue, but it is up to the teams and drivers to manage that.
“This management can create opportunities up and down the field and provide great racing.”
Long Straights and Bright Lights
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit has 17 corners, 11 to the left and six to the right and - at 6.201km - is the second-longest on the 2025 calendar, only shorter than Spa-Francorchamps.
That includes a section over 1.9km long from the exit of Turn 12 to the braking zone at Turn 14, which is taken completely flat.
The 112-metre run from pole position to the first braking zone is the second shortest of the year. Only Baku in Azerbaijan (at 89m) has a shorter run.
Speeds around the Strip circuit in Las Vegas are some of the fastest of the year, reaching 350km/h.
With track and air temperatures only reaching the mid-teens, Las Vegas is again expected to be the coldest race of the year for teams and drivers.
In 2025, Las Vegas will be the only race to be held on a Saturday in the country the Grand Prix is taking place.