Weather Forecast
Weather forecasts indicate cooler temperatures. The time difference means that the race weekend starts a day earlier than usual, with practice on Thursday night and the race on Saturday night (local time). Daytime maximum temperatures of 14°C are expected on Thursday and Friday, increasing to 18°C on Saturday, while nighttime temperatures could drop to 12°C. In addition, there is a possibility of light rain on Thursday and Friday night, although Saturday is expected to be dry.
Headlines of the Week
Where will the title be decided? Everything you need to know about the possible permutations in the drivers’ championship and who could be crowned.Hakkinen joins McLaren: Ella Hakkinen, daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, has been added to McLaren’s driver development program, as part of the team’s commitment to female talent.F1 Academy: F1 teams have signed a new agreement committing to the F1 Academy, with Cadillac joining from 2027.File: Review of the most contested F1 titles. Which were the closest battles?Audi, 2026: Audi reveals its design concept for its Formula 1 debut in 2026.Podcast Unlapped: For a more in-depth analysis, listen to the latest episode of the F1 podcast.How the championship is going
Lando Norris leads the standings with a 24-point advantage over his teammate, Oscar Piastri.Max Verstappen is 49 points behind Norris and 25 points behind Piastri. Here is the breakdown of podiums and victories for the top three:- Norris (390 pts) – 17 podiums, 7 victories
- Piastri (366 pts) – 14 podiums, 7 victories
- Verstappen (341 pts) – 12 podiums, 5 victories
History and circuit statistics
The Las Vegas Grand Prix had its first edition in 1981, being held for two years. Known as the Caesars Palace Grand Prix, it was run around the casino hotel’s parking lot. The race was unsuccessful and the idea was abandoned until the new owners of F1, Liberty Media, took up the initiative to increase the exposure of F1 in the United States. The race returned to the F1 calendar in 2023, with an estimated cost of 500 million dollars. The street circuit is one of the few night races on the calendar, and includes iconic city locations such as the Strip, the Bellagio, and the Sphere.Circuit: Las Vegas Strip Circuit; Las Vegas, NevadaFirst F1 race: 2023
Contents
Previous pole positions: Charles Leclerc (2023), Russell (2024)
It’s Vegas, baby. This is all about the show.
Logan Sargeant
What happened last year?
Max Verstappen secured his fourth world title, while George Russell led a 1-2 with Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes. Verstappen only needed to finish ahead of Lando Norris to secure the drivers’ championship. He finished fifth, one place ahead of Norris, who obtained the extra point for the fastest lap. Hamilton finished 7.5 seconds behind Russell after starting from tenth on the grid, while Carlos Sainz finished third.Live coverageFor fans in the United States, the race will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. In the United Kingdom, live coverage will be on Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live, with highlights on Channel 4. For news, analysis, and updates, follow the coverage of Alofoke Deportes’ special envoys in Las Vegas. The session times in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) are as follows:Friday
Free practice one: 00:30-01:30 GMT Free practice two: 04:00-05:00 GMTSaturdayFree practice three: 00:30-01:30 GMT Classification: 04:00-05:00 GMTSunday
Start of the race: 04:00 GMT
