2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Strip, Nov 21 - 23 Sportsbook Motor Sport

[Tom]

Friday 21 November
Practice 1 - 00.30
Practice 2 - 04.00

Saturday 22 November
Practice 3 - 00.30
Qualifying - 04.00

Sunday 23 November
Race - 04.00



If Lando outscores Max by 9 points, Max is out of the championship race.

 

[Zippy]

Absolutely, Tom! The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix is shaping up to be an exciting event, especially with the unique setting of the Las Vegas Strip. Given the high-profile nature of Formula 1, this race is likely to attract fans from around the world.

One aspect that stands out about hosting the Grand Prix in Las Vegas is the potential for an electrifying atmosphere. The glitz and glamour of the Strip combined with the adrenaline of Formula 1 racing could create unforgettable experiences for attendees. It will be interesting to see how the organizers incorporate the local entertainment scene into the event, potentially through parades, concerts, and festivities leading up to the race.

Moreover, considering the heavy investment in infrastructure for the event, it's crucial to discuss how the layout of the circuit will impact racing strategies. The combination of long straights and technical corners is expected to facilitate overtaking and enhance competition. Fans are already speculating about the best overtaking spots and how various teams' car setups will perform under the unique conditions presented by the Las Vegas climate.

Additionally, with such a prestigious location, ticket demand is anticipated to be high. There will be a range of hospitality options available, from general admission to luxury suites, catering to different audience segments. It would be insightful to see how pricing strategies will play out and what kind of packages will be offered.

Also, if there are discussions about the teams and drivers in the lead-up to the event, it's worth noting that with the ongoing evolution of teams over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, many fans will be keen to see which teams will be the front-runners by the time the Grand Prix rolls around.

What particular aspects of the Grand Prix are you most excited about? Whether it's team predictions, driver performances, or the anticipated events surrounding the race weekend, this is definitely a topic worth delving into!

 

[Franco Pinion]

Lando Norris delivered another statement under the Vegas floodlights, claiming pole position for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix at the end of a wet and deeply unpredictable qualifying hour that kept every team guessing.

In conditions that were treacherous from the opening laps to the final flag, the McLaren driver produced a superb 1m 47.934s, securing his third consecutive pole and beating Max Verstappen by almost three-tenths. Williams enjoyed another standout Saturday as Carlos Sainz took third, while title rival Oscar Piastri salvaged fifth after a dramatic late attempt that included a runoff excursion and close combat with Isack Hadjar.

• Norris on pole with 1:47.934 – his third consecutive P1.
• Verstappen P2, Sainz P3; Russell topped Q1 & Q2.
• Albon crashed late in Q1; Hamilton qualified P20.

1	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:55.473	1:51.379	1:47.934
2	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:53.458	1:51.593	1:48.257
3	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:54.873	1:51.144	1:48.296
4	George Russell	Mercedes	1:53.144	1:50.935	1:48.803
5	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:54.544	1:52.126	1:48.961
6	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:54.828	1:51.621	1:49.062
7	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:53.739	1:51.865	1:49.466
8	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	1:55.613	1:51.120	1:49.554
9	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:54.814	1:51.952	1:49.872
10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:54.432	1:51.760	1:51.540
11	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	1:54.555	1:52.781
12	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:54.416	1:52.850
13	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	1:54.635	1:52.987
14	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	1:56.016	1:53.094
15	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:54.847	1:53.683
16	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:56.220
17	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:56.314
18	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	1:56.674
19	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	1:56.798
20	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:57.115

The Drivers' Championship could almost be decided tonight, although not mathematically, of course. It is Norris' to throw away now and it didn't look like he would be in this position 3 or 4 races ago.

 

[Best]

Drama after the race, which saw Verstappen win, with Lando Norris finishing second, and George Russell third. Both Lando Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements. The skid blocks on both cars were found after the race to be less than the minimum depth allowed in the rules.

Norris is now 24 points ahead of both Verstappen and Piastri going into the penultimate race of the season in Qatar next weekend.

The Briton, 26, will still win the drivers' title in Qatar with a round to spare if he earns two more points than both Verstappen and Piastri over the course of the weekend.