Formula 1 Returns to Las Vegas This Year With More Affordable Tickets and Year-Round Events

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-24 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2024 in Las Vegas. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

The most ambitious new development is the Grand Prix Plaza, a permanent, 39-acre complex that opened on March 29. It houses North America’s largest year-round immersive F1 attraction led by three core experiences:

F1 X: A 4D exhibition with historic cars, interactive exhibits, and engineering challenges (starting at $79; $59 for locals).

F1 DRIVE: Karting on a section of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, complete with DRS zones and LED steering wheels ($37; $30 for locals).

F1 HUB: A tech-forward central zone with racing simulators, retail, and elevated dining. Locals receive a 10 percent discount.

View from the Bellagio Fountain Club. Photo: Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Plaza will temporarily close in late summer to transition into Grand Prix mode, but its year-round programming marks a significant investment in keeping F1 fans entertainment beyond race weekend.

In addition the more affordable and year-round options, Las Vegas remains a place to absorb the luxury atmosphere of F1, too. There’s the $2,500 Club Paris at Paris Las Vegas, for one, or the $25,000 Gordon Ramsay at F1 Garage, which includes Paddock access and fine dining curated by the celebrity chef. Bellagio Fountain Club offers direct views of both the track’s longest straight and the hotel’s iconic fountains — plus exclusive chef experiences and access to the Winner’s Stage — with prices starting at $7,750. An all-access experience in the Paddock Club with Wynn Grid Club goes for $20,000, and the Paddock Club Rooftop starts at $9,500.

The East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on the Heineken Silver Stage. Photo: Las Vegas Grand Prix

On track, race sessions now begin two hours earlier than in 2024, with the main event slated for 8 PM Saturday night. New grandstands — including one dedicated to Lewis Hamilton — and additional access to the F1 ACADEMY paddock increase the ways fans can engage with the sport and its athletes. The ACADEMY series, which concludes its season in Las Vegas, marks a significant push to elevate women’s motorsport visibility.

Fan zones continue to expand year after year, offering live driver interviews, A-list music acts on the T-Mobile Stage, and activations by partners like Heineken, Caesars Rewards, and Virgin Hotels. Each branded zone provides tailored experiences — from craft cocktails to merchandise drops.

“Grand Prix Plaza represents a significant investment in the future of Formula 1 in Las Vegas,” Emily Prazer, president and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. and chief commercial officer for Formula 1, said in a press release. “These new attractions will offer unprecedented access to F1, giving many fans their first up-close look at a Formula 1 car before stepping into a racing simulator or even karting on a portion of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. As part of our steadfast commitment to Las Vegas, we are thrilled to offer significantly discounted pricing to locals so that Grand Prix Plaza is an easily accessible community asset all year long. Grand Prix Plaza is one of the jewels of F1 in North America, and we know it will provide access and experiences that will grow the sport’s fan base.”