Las Vegas Grand Prix
F1 down the neon heart of the Strip, November 19–21, 2026 — cars hitting 217 mph past casinos and hotel marquees
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, November 19–21, 2026, is the 22nd race of the F1 season and one of the calendar's most visually distinctive: a 3.8-mile street circuit that cuts straight through the Strip, running past the Bellagio fountains, Caesars Palace and the Sphere at speeds up to 217 mph — genuinely unlike any other race on the calendar in terms of setting.
Quick facts
A street circuit through the Strip
Unlike most street circuits threaded through narrow historic city centers, Las Vegas's track runs down Las Vegas Boulevard itself — wide, straight, built for speed, which is why top speeds here rank among the highest of the season. The visual spectacle of F1 cars racing past illuminated casino marquees at night is the race's defining image, distinct from daytime street races like Monaco or Baku.
A night race with a real schedule quirk
Because it's held at night to manage Nevada's desert heat and for the visual spectacle, practice and qualifying sessions run late — first practice sessions on November 21, qualifying Saturday at 04:00 GMT (an evening/night session locally), meaning international viewers need to check timezone conversions carefully rather than assuming standard daytime scheduling.
Vegas during race week
Race week overlaps with an already-busy Strip, and hotel rates spike accordingly — Vegas hotels regularly see some of their highest rates of the year during this specific week, on top of the city's already-premium weekend pricing. Book well ahead if the trip centers on the race itself.
Practical tips
- —Book Strip hotel rooms early and expect a genuine price premium for race week — this is one of the most expensive weeks of the year to be in Las Vegas.
- —Check session times in your local timezone carefully — because the race runs at night in Vegas, and Vegas itself is Pacific time, sessions can land at unusual hours for European and Asian viewers.
- —Trackside viewing spots along the Strip (grandstands directly overlooking casino frontages) sell out fastest — general admission and viewing areas further from the main straight are a realistic lower-cost alternative.
- —The race itself is only part of the draw — most visitors combine it with a normal Vegas trip (shows, dining, the Strip itself) rather than a race-only visit.
