Las Vegas F1 Track Map: All About the Circuit on the Vegas Strip that Will Have the Most Expensive Formula 1 Race Ever

Read this article to find out all about the newest F1 circuit--the Heineken Silver Las Vegas GP circuit that has been built on the famous Vegas strip.

Las Vegas F1 Track Map: All About the Circuit on the Vegas Strip that Will Have the Most Expensive Formula 1 Race Ever

Gone are the days when Formula One seemed to be a sport for the European elitist societies. As the US-based Liberty Media took over the massive franchise from its previous owner Bernie Ecclestone, they started reshaping the vision of F1. Now, the pinnacle of motorsports is a household name with fans all over the world. And to further advance their dream of F1’s American takeover, the authorities started planning for more and more Grands Prix across the pond.

Only a couple of years ago, F1 used to go to North America for only one race–the United States GP. But then came the Miami GP which debuted in 2022. The race was a grand success with huge Hollywood names making appearances at the event. This year, the Miami Grand Prix even saw the likes of billionaire businessmen Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos drop by. But the Formula One Management wanted even more engagement from the US viewers–so they decided to arrange for the Las Vegas GP.

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Already slated to be the most expensive F1 race in history, the Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to take place in two weeks’ time from now. The race course that has been built for the event snakes through the famous Vegas strip that is flanked by casinos left and right. To know more about the fantastic Las Vegas GP track, read this article.

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What is the length of the Las Vegas GP race track?

The seemingly gorgeous racetrack which will house the world’s first Las Vegas GP is currently under construction. It is a 3.8 mile track.

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According to the same sources at Hollywood Reporter, the track runs from Koval Lane to Sands Avenue and then down Las Vegas Boulevard to Harmon Avenue. The construction of the race track started back in April and for this long the roads and areas in the vicinity have been blocked to restrict public transport.

How much did it cost to make the Las Vegas GP race track?

In an elaborate and ambitious plan by the FIA and the FOM, the Las Vegas Strip will be converted to a track for the first-ever Heineken Silver Las Vegas GP. According to Hollywood Reported, the entire engineering project has been estimated to cost around $560 million. This is only the cost for the civil side of things such as the construction of the track. Planning and executing the spectacular event would make the FOM bleed even more money.

Other facts about the Las Vegas GP race track that are worth knowing

The race track in Las Vegas is being built in one of the most important locations in North America. The various facts that makes it unique and interesting are:

  • The race track is 6.12 km long.
  • It boasts 2 DRS (Drag Reduction System) zones which would allow the racers to gain on their rivals and overtake them.
  • The track has 17 corners to allow close wheel-to-wheel races.
  • The track also has three straughts which would favor the cars that have gotten great straight-line speed like the McLarens.
  • The estimated top speed that can be achieved safely at the Las Vegas GP track is 212 mph.

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