Gear up for the world’s biggest street race! The Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World Nov. 21-23, 2024.

But before the tires start squealing up and down the Las Vegas Strip, here are a few things you need to know. 

 

The Basics

First time experiencing a Formula 1 race? Get ready for excitement around every turn.

More details about this exciting global phenomenon:

  • Formula 1 is an international auto racing circuit featuring the highest level of single-seat, open-wheel and open-cockpit professional motor racing. The F1 racetrack is 3.8 miles and features 17 corners, three straights, and three drag reduction systems (DRS) zones. The term “Formula” is derived from the specific rules drivers must follow.

  • F1 drivers can reach speeds up to 212 miles per hour. 

  • 24 for ’24: This year, F1 will have 24 races for the first time, including the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is the 22nd stop on its 2024 schedule.

  • The Las Vegas race is one of three U.S. courses on the F1 schedule, along with Miami, Florida (March), and Austin, Texas (October). 

  • Each F1 racing team is allowed up to four drivers per season, but only two are allowed to drive at once.

  • F1 allows for up to 12 teams to compete with a max of two cars per team. However, regulations allow a limit of 26 cars for the championship. Currently, there are 10 teams on the circuit; they are: Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, RB, Red Bull Racing and Williams. 

Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

Race details and ticket info: 

  • Dates: Nov. 21-23, 2024 

  • Ticket types: general admission, grandstand seating, hospitality packages, official partner venues. Based on the ticket or package purchased, they span four-day-ticket to single-day passes. New this year is the three-of-a-kind package, where race fans can sit in a different grandstand area for each of the three days.

  • Up to 10 tickets can be purchased per customer. 

  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages are all-inclusive. 

  • All F1 tickets for Las Vegas are sold first-come, first-served. 

  • Purchase a ticket 

For more on this historic race, click here. And don’t forget to plan the rest of your trip by booking accommodations and exploring all the things to do in Vegas, and get a taste of the exquisite dining that Las Vegas has to offer.