The 2025 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix is quickly approaching. And as the excitement culminates and travel plans are made, we’re here to give you the inside scoop on what it takes to create the Formula 1 circuit each year, and other activations taking place during race week. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is a street circuit that takes place on Las Vegas Boulevard along the famous Strip, passing iconic resorts like Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas, which is a massive undertaking, as you could imagine!
And we’re not just talking about any racetrack, either. Constructing a viable course in advance of the Nov. 20-22 race is a monumental feat. Not only does the course itself need to be set up in advance, but also all the viewing and hospitality areas!
The Formula 1 Pit Building — the centerpiece for the race — provides optimal viewing of the start and finish line for the race. This $500 million, 300,000-square-foot facility is a massive viewing platform for race fans, with a rooftop area that includes a 28,000-square-foot video screen to see every moment of the action. The Paddock Club contains VIP suites and can accommodate up to 8,000 guests.
Plus, additional grandstands and hospitality structures are strategically positioned throughout the circuit, with various vantage points of the race. The 3.8-mile course runs counterclockwise, featuring 17 corners, three straightaways and two drag reduction systems (DRS) zones. Drivers will navigate a hairpin turn first with a slight bend to the left and make one sharp right turn before reaching the nearly 1.2-mile straightaway. Drivers will complete 50 laps on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit™ to crown the winner.
Each ticket for the race is associated with a unique zone and/or hospitality area. Each zone is in close proximity to various resorts. A few notable zones to be aware of include:
- East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – Contains PG1 Main Grandstand, which includes views of the start/finish line.
- T-Mobile Zone at Sphere – Located around Sphere is the central hub for entertainment, as this is where headliners will be performing all weekend long.
- West Harmon Zone – Views are of the Harmon straightaway heading toward the final turn.
Fans will be treated to a dazzling and unprecedented experience watching the race amid the neon backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip. Practice and qualifying races will take place on both Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21, with gates opening prior to the race and racing beginning at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. On race day, Saturday, Nov. 22, gates will open several hours prior, and the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix will begin at 8 p.m. (All times PST.) For more details about day and week of events, to manage your tickets and to get the latest F1 updates, download the official F1 Las Vegas app.
The race is just the beginning. You’ll be treated to a true Las Vegas experience that nowhere else on the planet can deliver.
While you’re here, see if you can spot famous athletes, top music producers or superstar celebrity chefs dishing up exclusive, intimate culinary offerings. Gordon Ramsay and Giada De Laurentiis will host three-day trackside dining experiences, and top chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa, Michael Mina and José Andrés have held private events. Expect to see similar offerings for 2025.
Rumor has it that those aren’t the only celebrities you might mix and mingle with during race weekend, as F1 fans from around the globe are sure to make Las Vegas part of their plans.
And don’t forget about the scene where you want to be seen — the unparalleled dayclubs and nightclubs, where the energy is always high and the celebration is nonstop. Enjoy top performances at LIV Nightclub inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas every night throughout race weekend, including headliners Dom Dolla (Nov. 20), Tiesto (Nov. 21), David Guetta (Nov. 22) and John Summit (Nov. 23). The excitement continues at the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere with headliners Zedd (Nov. 20), MGK (Nov. 21) and T-Pain (Nov. 22), joined by performances from Cassian, Kess Glynn, Balu Brigada, SOFI TUKKER and Cimafunk.
See more details about the event itself. Then, get ready to shift your plans into high gear for F1 excitement in Las Vegas, where the thrills don’t end at the finish line. From world-class dining for any budget to finding ways to enjoy the best entertainment and live events without breaking the bank, you’re always on the right track to an unforgettable experience in Las Vegas.