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F1 extends Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2027
F1 extends Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2027

TimesLIVE

time16-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • TimesLIVE

F1 extends Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2027

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through at least 2027, F1 confirmed on Saturday. F1 officials and race organisers both expressed interest in keeping the event on the calendar into the next decade. 'We've agreed collectively that we're going to do a two-year extension for 2026 and '27,' Las Vegas GP president Emily Prazer said Saturday, per ESPN. 'We want to make sure that we're continuing to evolve what we're doing, but the intent is a much longer-term arrangement. Clark County, Nevada, already has confirmed plans to hold the race through 2032. 'The length of extensions don't really reflect anything other than it just makes sense incrementally, we know what's going to happen over the next couple of years,' said Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. 'We're planning on this being a permanent race, we'll just keep planning extensions that will probably expand as we go forward.' The race is on the F1 calendar for the weekend before Thanksgiving in 2025 (November 22) and 2026 (November 21). According to Las Vegas figures, the 2024 event generated $934m (R16.76bn) in revenue and raised $45m (R807.61m) in taxes. The inaugural race, which includes parts of the famed Las Vegas Strip, took place in 2023. Max Verstappen won the initial Las Vegas GP for Red Bull Racing and Mercedes' George Russell finished atop the podium in 2024.

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

time14-06-2025

  • Automotive

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

The Las Vegas Grand Prix received a two-year contract extension that keeps the race that runs down the iconic Strip on the calendar through 2027. Las Vegas was added to the F1 schedule in 2023 on a three-year contract but with commitment from casino partners and a 10-year approval from Clark County for the race to take place along the Strip. Las Vegas was on the 2026 calendar announced earlier this week even though the extension wasn't revealed until Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Emily Prazer, the president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and chief commercial officer of F1, said the plans are to extend the race long into the future. 'We want to make sure that we're continuing to evolve what we're doing. But the intent is a much longer-term arrangement," Prazer said. 'As we all know, the race has had its challenges, but we're coming out the other side. So we want to make sure that it continues to work for both sides." Las Vegas has had a roller-coaster start to its F1 presence as the inaugural race was bogged down by high ticket and hotel prices, then a loose water valve cover that damaged Carlos Sainz's Jr. car in the first practice. The valve cover caused a lengthy delay for track inspection and fans were forced to exit the venue ahead of second practice, which ran until 4 a.m. In the end, the race was one of the best of the season. Ticket prices were lowered for 2024 and hotel rates dropped, and ahead of this November's race, the start time has been moved from its previous slot of 10 p.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. The race holds a spot on the calendar the week before Thanksgiving and city officials credit the Grand Prix for boosting one of its weakest commercial periods into a money-generating week. November, traditionally one of Las Vegas' weakest months, last year had its most commercially successful month in city history. Figures released this year said the 2024 event generated $934 million in revenue with $45 million raised in taxes.

Las Vegas GP Formally Extended Till 2027 By F1
Las Vegas GP Formally Extended Till 2027 By F1

News18

time14-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • News18

Las Vegas GP Formally Extended Till 2027 By F1

Despite the extension being announced later, Las Vegas was already included in the 2026 calendar revealed earlier this week. Emily Prazer, the president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and chief commercial officer of F1, expressed intentions to extend the race well into the future. 'We aim to continue evolving our efforts, targeting a much longer-term arrangement. Although the race has encountered challenges, we are overcoming them and want to ensure ongoing mutual success," Prazer stated. The inaugural Las Vegas F1 race faced hurdles, including high ticket and hotel prices, and a loose water valve cover that damaged Carlos Sainz Jr.'s car during the first practice session. The incident led to a lengthy track inspection delay, and fans had to leave the venue before the second practice, which continued until 4 a.m. Nevertheless, the race turned out to be one of the season's best.

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start
Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

San Francisco Chronicle​

time14-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • San Francisco Chronicle​

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

The Las Vegas Grand Prix received a two-year contract extension that keeps the race that runs down the iconic Strip on the calendar through 2027. Las Vegas was added to the F1 schedule in 2023 on a three-year contract but with commitment from casino partners and a 10-year approval from Clark County for the race to take place along the Strip. Las Vegas was on the 2026 calendar announced earlier this week even though the extension wasn't revealed until Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Emily Prazer, the president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and chief commercial officer of F1, said the plans are to extend the race long into the future. 'We want to make sure that we're continuing to evolve what we're doing. But the intent is a much longer-term arrangement," Prazer said. 'As we all know, the race has had its challenges, but we're coming out the other side. So we want to make sure that it continues to work for both sides." Las Vegas has had a roller-coaster start to its F1 presence as the inaugural race was bogged down by high ticket and hotel prices, then a loose water valve cover that damaged Carlos Sainz's Jr. car in the first practice. The valve cover caused a lengthy delay for track inspection and fans were forced to exit the venue ahead of second practice, which ran until 4 a.m. In the end, the race was one of the best of the season. Ticket prices were lowered for 2024 and hotel rates dropped, and ahead of this November's race, the start time has been moved from its previous slot of 10 p.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. The race holds a spot on the calendar the week before Thanksgiving and city officials credit the Grand Prix for boosting one of its weakest commercial periods into a money-generating week. November, traditionally one of Las Vegas' weakest months, last year had its most commercially successful month in city history. Figures released this year said the 2024 event generated $934 million in revenue with $45 million raised in taxes. ___

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start
Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

Yahoo

time14-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • Yahoo

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

The Las Vegas Grand Prix received a two-year contract extension that keeps the race that runs down the iconic Strip on the calendar through 2027. Las Vegas was added to the F1 schedule in 2023 on a three-year contract but with commitment from casino partners and a 10-year approval from Clark County for the race to take place along the Strip. Advertisement Las Vegas was on the 2026 calendar announced earlier this week even though the extension wasn't revealed until Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Emily Prazer, the president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and chief commercial officer of F1, said the plans are to extend the race long into the future. 'We want to make sure that we're continuing to evolve what we're doing. But the intent is a much longer-term arrangement," Prazer said. 'As we all know, the race has had its challenges, but we're coming out the other side. So we want to make sure that it continues to work for both sides." Las Vegas has had a roller-coaster start to its F1 presence as the inaugural race was bogged down by high ticket and hotel prices, then a loose water valve cover that damaged Carlos Sainz's Jr. car in the first practice. The valve cover caused a lengthy delay for track inspection and fans were forced to exit the venue ahead of second practice, which ran until 4 a.m. Advertisement In the end, the race was one of the best of the season. Ticket prices were lowered for 2024 and hotel rates dropped, and ahead of this November's race, the start time has been moved from its previous slot of 10 p.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. The race holds a spot on the calendar the week before Thanksgiving and city officials credit the Grand Prix for boosting one of its weakest commercial periods into a money-generating week. November, traditionally one of Las Vegas' weakest months, last year had its most commercially successful month in city history. Figures released this year said the 2024 event generated $934 million in revenue with $45 million raised in taxes. ___ AP auto racing: Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

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