RACE DEBRIEF

    After much anticipation, the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend is well under way. F1’s debut visit to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit has seen several striking helmet designs and car liveries brought by the drivers and teams. Check out some of the best below…

    Alfa Romeo

    There’s been a big change for Alfa Romeo, who have swapped their usual colours for an all-black design in Las Vegas.

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    AlphaTauri

    Over at AlphaTauri, the AT04 has been decked out in so-called “speed streaks”. Can this give the team some extra pace?

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    Red Bull

    Ahead of the cars racing down the iconic Strip, Red Bull's fan-designed livery takes its inspiration from the attractions of Las Vegas, with the look featuring playing cards and various other emblems of the city.

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    Ferrari

    While Ferrari have unsurprisingly stuck with their signature red for the weekend, a white rear wing has been added as a special addition – the team evoking their 1970s glory years.

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    Williams

    The bright lights of Vegas have been reflected in Williams’ livery for the event on the rear of the FW45’s engine cover.

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    Alex Albon

    As well as having a new-look car to race, Alex Albon has gone for a colourful helmet design depicting some of the local scenery.

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    Lando Norris

    Some fierce-looking snakes adorn the lid of Lando Norris for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren prepares to drive during
    Norris has opted for a striking helmet design in Las Vegas

    Oscar Piastri

    On the other side of the McLaren garage, Oscar Piastri’s helmet displays a ‘dark mode’ design.

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive in the
    Piastri is running a 'dark mode' lid in Las Vegas

    Esteban Ocon

    There was a special moment for Esteban Ocon ahead of the Las Vegas weekend when he presented his Deadpool-inspired lid to Hollywood actor – and Alpine investor – Ryan Reynolds, famed for playing the Marvel character.

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    Max Verstappen

    While Max Verstappen has gone with his traditional lion emblem for the race, there is also a nod to Vegas in his design.

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing
    Verstappen has switched up the design of his helmet for the Las Vegas Grand Prix

    Sergio Perez

    Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez chose a casino-inspired look for his lid in Las Vegas. But will he be taking any gambles on track this weekend?

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to
    A new Las Vegas-inspired look for Sergio Perez this weekend

    Valtteri Bottas

    There’s an out of this world look for Valtteri Bottas in the Entertainment Capital of the World. The Finn’s helmet features some galactic imagery and was designed by his partner, Tiffany Cromwell.

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    Kevin Magnussen

    As well as running the newer Haas package in Las Vegas, Kevin Magnussen has also brought a new helmet design, with his lid referencing the film Sin City.

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    Charles Leclerc

    “Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas,” declares the helmet of Charles Leclerc.

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 16: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari in the garage
    Leclerc has brought a special helmet design to Las Vegas

    Carlos Sainz

    Will Ferrari roll the dice at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit? Carlos Sainz’s lid design suggests so.

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari prepares to drive in the garage
    Will Sainz and Ferrari roll the dice in Las Vegas?