Formula 1 has announced the Las Vegas Grand Prix will join the FIA Formula One World Championship for 2023.


This street course will take drivers through the city and down the world-famous Las Vegas strip. It marks Formula 1’s third race in the United States, said to highlight the growing global enthusiasm for the sport. F1 has partnered with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) in this endeavor, along with various Las Vegas resorts and venues. While exact dates are yet to be confirmed, it has been announced to take place on a Saturday night in November.


“This is an incredible moment for Formula 1 that demonstrates the huge appeal and growth of our sport with a third race in the US,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.  “Las Vegas is a destination known around the world for its excitement, hospitality, thrills, and of course, the famous Strip. There is no better place for Formula 1 to race than in the global entertainment capital of the world and we cannot wait to be here next year.”



The track design is currently 3.8 miles (6.12 kilometers) long, with estimated top speeds of around 212 mph (342 km/h). Over the course of 50 laps, drivers will encounter three main straights and 14 corners, some of which comprise a high-speed cornering sequence and a single chicane section. The race will take place when Vegas is arguably at its visual-best: at night-- the track backdropped by the neon lights and recognizable landmarks dotting the world-famous Las Vegas strip and beyond.