ThuNov 19, 2026
Practice night
- Free Practice 1 · 4:30 PM PT
- Free Practice 2 · 8:00 PM PT
Sin City Circuit: the pinnacle of F1 racing
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 The independent fan guide
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix runs Nov 19–21 on the Strip. Practice is Thursday, qualifying Friday at 8 PM PT, and the 50-lap race starts Saturday, Nov 21 at 8 PM PT (11 PM ET). Your ultimate guide to F1 weekend in Las Vegas.
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Race weekend Nov 19–21, 2026. Times per the organizer's schedule, checked Oct 22, 2026.
The countdown begins
Race weekend at a glance
Find out about the race times, and Formula events happening in Vegas.
FriNov 20, 2026
Qualifying night
- Free Practice 3 · 4:30 PM PT
- Qualifying · 8:00 PM PT
SatNov 21, 2026
Race night
- Grand Prix · 8:00 PM PT
- 50 laps of the 6.201 km Strip Circuit
The full race week calendar
Every session, gate time and road closure, Nov 17–23. Switch to ET or UK time, add it to your phone.
Open calendar → Every session, gate time and road closure, Nov 17–23. Switch to ET or UK time, add it to your phone.
Session times can change. Always confirm on the event organizer's site, f1lasvegasgp.com (checked Oct 22, 2026).
Strip circuit by the numbers
Built for speed
50laps Race laps on Saturday night
3.8mi One lap of the Strip circuit
17corners Corners, from Turn 1 to the last one
229.2mph Top speed recorded here (Alexander Albon, 2024)
Sources: formula1.com circuit page (6.201 km lap, 50 laps, 309.958 km race distance) and the 2025 race media kit (3.8 miles, 17 corners, top speed).
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Formula.Vegas blends the thrill of Formula 1 with everything that makes Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Whether you're a lifelong F1 fan or just want a race weekend you'll never forget, this is your independent guide to the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Session times in Pacific and Eastern, every ticket zone and its 2026 starting price, where to stay along the track, how to get around the road closures, what to wear on a cold desert night, and an F1 101 for first-timers. Checked against primary sources (the event organizer, Formula 1 and Apple TV) and dated, so you know it's current.
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Questions before you go
The basics on the Strip circuit, race weekend and tickets. More in the full FAQ.
When is the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Race weekend runs Thursday, Nov 19 to Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. The race starts Saturday at 8:00 PM PT (11:00 PM ET), after practice on Thursday and qualifying on Friday at 8:00 PM PT.
What is the Las Vegas F1 track layout?
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is a 3.8-mile (6.201 km) street track with 17 turns and a 50-lap race. It uses Las Vegas Boulevard, Harmon Avenue, Koval Lane and Sands Avenue, passing Caesars Palace, Bellagio, the Venetian, Sphere and Wynn.
How many days is race weekend?
Three days of track action, Thursday to Saturday. Thursday has two practice sessions, Friday has the final practice and qualifying, and Saturday is the Grand Prix. All sessions run after dark.
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