The Las Vegas Grand Prix officially made it into the Formula 1 calendar at the conclusion of the previous season. Races have taken place at the ‘Sin City’ multiple times in the history of the sport but the 2023 one was an exception. Since the day of the announcement, it has been a hit among fans and spectators as they eagerly waited for the Grand Prix to arrive. Regardless, the Las Vegas Grand Prix is just around the corner in nearly a month, the organizers are gearing up to deliver a spectacular show.
However, there has been a recent development that would add to the excitement for the race. Sphere, the recently erected marvel on the Las Vegas skyline, is open now. In addition to being the largest circular structure in the world, it also has cutting-edge technology that offers insight into the next generation of entertainment. It also has the biggest interior and exterior wraparound LED displays in the world, which was funded by an astounding $2.3 billion budget.
You can advertise on the Las Vegas Sphere for 450k a day… pic.twitter.com/NaNPf8gSu7
— Chaos (@Chaosxsilencer) October 5, 2023
Recently, the advertising charges that the MSG Sphere was revealed and it is truly astounding. One would be required to pay a hefty amount which ranges somewhere between $450,000 a day or a staggering $650,000 per week just to display a message on the surface of this magnificent building. Hence if F1 is planning on renting it, they must be ready with a big fat cheque.
When is the Las Vegas GP scheduled to take place?
There is an official race schedule for the 2023 Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix that everyone is anxious to see. The Vegas Grand Prix track is one of a kind in and of itself, and it is a street race that will see the cars blaring through the famous streets of Las Vegas. This 3.8-mile-long, meandering street circuit features 17 thrilling twists and passes by some of the most iconic spots of Vegas.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has officially announced it’s race schedule. Here are the timings converted to CET (The times listed in the image are PST)
Thursday: Opening Ceremony – 4:30am
Friday: FP1 – 5:30am
FP2 – 9:00amSaturday: FP3 – 5:30am… pic.twitter.com/jlK3ItjXEM
— Fastest Pitstop (@FastestPitStop) October 10, 2023
The race is scheduled between the 17 to 19 November. Here is the schedule (in Pacific Standard Time):
Friday | November 16
FP1 | 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
FP2 | 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m
Saturday | November 17
FP3 | 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
Qualifying | 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m
Sunday | November 18
Race Day | 10:00 p.m
Viewers and fans can spot the thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix at F1TV Pro or Sky Sports F1.
The major state-of-the-art $500 million paddock structures will be the event’s high point, with a show as extravagant as the pre-event activities at the Miami Grand Prix. In addition, local Nevadan citizens may get a grandstand ticket for only $200 for a single day or a three-day pass for $500 for the whole event. However, the race day tickets will cost $1,300 for those who opt to witness the main event in all its splendor. The Las Vegas race is one of the most expensive races in the F1 calendar.