As a seasoned gamer who’s lived through countless races, I can confidently say that last year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix was a thrilling ride! The return of F1 to Sin City after four decades was like a long-awaited reunion with an old friend. The 3.8-mile course, winding through the heart of the Strip, was as exhilarating as it was challenging.
It’s been over four decades since a Formula 1 race took place in Las Vegas. However, Formula 1 made its comeback to Nevada last November, hosting the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
The street circuit, a 14-turn, 3.8-mile (6.116-kilometer) course, is located in the heart of Sin City and features a portion of the Strip itself.
Fans – and drivers – also can’t miss the famous Sphere.
The 367-foot-high structure opened less than two months before the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was won by three-time world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
Throughout the competition, the Sphere displayed a variety of visuals, occasionally showing the visages of several drivers taking part in the race.
Might that have been a bit distracting at speeds of 200+ miles per hour?
Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas doesn’t think so.
“No, I didn’t have time to look at the sphere, so it’s fine!” Bottas told Beyond the Flag.
However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that racing in Las Vegas was easy.
He went on to admit that the numerous bright lights can increase the challenge, making concentration a little harder, especially toward the end of the race when there’s constant activity in the background. Still, he considered it just another hurdle to overcome.
He also faced an added challenge.
He confessed that he was unwell during last year’s Vegas trip, which meant he couldn’t fully appreciate the adventure. But this time around, he’s eagerly looking forward to enjoying Vegas to the fullest.
Last year’s race built up quite a buzz, and Bottas anticipates an even more impressive event this time, considering any previous issues or glitches would likely have been addressed.
Bottas mentioned there were a few problems during the race, which he described as ‘bumps in the road.’ He pointed out some difficulties with the manholes on the track and other challenges that come with racing on a new circuit. However, he emphasized that they’ve learned from these mistakes and issues, ensuring improvement for future races.
Additionally, it seems they’ve tweaked the schedule a bit. Last year, events ran very late, which made things challenging for the entire staff throughout the weekend. However, I have higher expectations for this year, and despite the event being fantastic last year, I believe it will be even more polished and improved this time around. I’m really looking forward to attending again.
Tune into the live broadcast of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on ABC, airing from the Las Vegas Strip Circuit at 12:55 a.m. ET this coming Sunday, November 24. Sign up for a free trial with FuboTV to catch all the action!
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