LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas Grand Prix – Las Vegas (November 21-23)

• History: Returning in 2023, the Las Vegas Strip Circuit is an ultra-high-speed street track with a unique layout centered around the city’s landmarks.

• Strategic Insights:

  • Aerodynamics: Low downforce to maximize speed on long straights.

  • Tire Strategy: Managing temperature in cooler desert nights.

  • Braking Performance: Crucial for heavy braking zones after long straights.

Las Vegas Grand Prix – Las Vegas (November 14-16, 2025)

Circuit: Las Vegas Grand Prix Circuit
Lap Distance: 6.120 km
Race Laps: 50
Race Distance: 306.000 km

🏎️ Circuit History

• The Las Vegas Grand Prix is a new addition to the F1 calendar, making its debut in 2023. The race takes place on the Las Vegas Strip, offering a unique backdrop with bright lights, iconic landmarks, and a modern, glitzy setting.

• The Las Vegas circuit is a street race that incorporates sections of the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a blend of high-speed straights and technical sections.

• Known for its spectacular visuals and night race atmosphere, the Las Vegas GP offers a thrilling spectacle with the potential for dramatic racing and high-speed battles on a relatively new and unpredictable circuit.

🔧 Strategic Insights

• Aerodynamics: The Las Vegas circuit features a mix of high-speed straights and technical corners, so a medium downforce setup is crucial. Cars need enough downforce to maintain stability in corners, especially in the twisty sections near the resort area, but still need to reduce drag for speed along the long straights on the Strip.

• Suspension: The circuit’s surface is relatively smooth but with some minor bumps in sections near the high-speed straights and around the tight corners. A medium to stiff suspension setup is optimal for stability, as it ensures handling in both fast corners and slower technical sections like Turn 5 and Turn 10.

• Tire Strategy: As a high-speed street circuit, tire management will be key. The abrasive surface in some sections can lead to moderate tire wear, and drivers need to manage brake temperatures through high-speed areas while protecting tire degradation during heavy braking zones. Teams will likely lean toward a two-stop strategy, especially with potential temperature fluctuations and the track's tough corners.

• Braking & Cooling: The heavy braking zones like Turn 1 and Turn 15 require strong brakes to deal with deceleration from high speeds, and brake cooling will be crucial to prevent overheating in the longer runs. The smoothness of the track should help mitigate any issues, but teams must still account for the higher-speed braking zones.

• Weather Factors: Las Vegas can experience hot temperatures, particularly in the summer months leading up to the event, with cooler evenings typical for night racing. Teams will need to manage tire temperatures carefully due to the fluctuating day-to-night temperature shifts and potential heat buildup on track.

• DRS Zones: There are likely two DRS zones, one on the main straight along the Las Vegas Strip and another on the back straight, offering ample overtaking opportunities. However, track position will still be essential, and drivers will need precise braking and cornering to defend positions while attacking.