F1 EXPLAINS: How Formula 1 takes over Las Vegas for the Grand Prix

F1 cars are racing on the streets of Las Vegas at more than 200 miles per hour. It’s the most spectacular race of the season, and it takes months of work by a team of more than 15,000 people to make it happen.

On the latest episode of F1 Explains, hosts Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne are in Las Vegas to find out how Formula 1 takes over the city.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix VP of Sporting and Race Operations Silvia Bellot explains how public roads, including the famous Las Vegas Strip, are transformed into a racetrack with miles of special lights, safety barriers and fences.

She reveals the challenges of racing in the non-stop entertainment capital of the world, including re-opening the track to regular traffic in-between the F1 action.

Katie and Christian also answer your questions about the Las Vegas Strip Circuit – the layout, the track surface and the barriers. Then, Christian heads to the grandstands to talk to fans who are loving watching F1 live in Vegas.

If you want to experience the Las Vegas Grand Prix for yourself, you can place your deposit for 2025 tickets now at f1lasvegasgp.com/2025-deposits/. Plus, coming in Spring 2025, an F1 Drive karting track and other special events in Grand Prix Plaza.

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F1 Explains is the official podcast which answers your questions about how the sport works. If you’d like your question answered, send it to F1Explains@F1.com.

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