Media post: 3 Reasons Why Las Vegas is a Top F1 Location
Formula 1 is one of the few global sports that manages to bring in a considerable audience; for organizers of the events, there’s no shortage of iconic international destinations knocking on the door looking to bring the race to their doorstep. Some of the current backdrops in the F1 are breathtaking, from the classic race that flies through the tight street corners of Monaco to the newer courses in Abu Dhabi and Miami.
Given that so many cities are eager to bring the money and notable, positive connotations that come with hosting the world’s premier motorsports event, the organizers in Las Vegas will be thrilled to welcome all of these teams to Nevada in November this year.
#1 – The Global Home Of Sports & Gambling Entertainment
Like many other big circuits worldwide, the Las Vegas Grand Prix will race down the most iconic locations on the world-famous strip and provide a backdrop that rivals any of the top global races. Millions of people travel to Las Vegas every year, taking in the sights, strolling down the strip to see what it has to offer, and breathing in the luxurious hotel-casinos that span the entire length of the full strip, which is over 6km from beginning to end.
The gambling industry is becoming one of the most profitable subordinate markets. To call it a subordinate market would be a disservice to just how much potential the sector has. Millions of F1 fans will be keen on placing a bet during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and this setting will help stimulate the markets and help generate activity. With some of the world’s largest casinos, a stone’s throw away from where the race will be taking place and millions watching around the world, this could result in a surge in people placing bets on the outcome of the race.
Las Vegas may have had a monopoly on land-based casino gaming for decades, but as soon as online casino gambling became the primary way bettors would play blackjack, slots, and roulette, Las Vegas casinos needed to adjust. Despite initial concerns, Vegas held up well compared to a lot of other land-based casinos, and this was due to the excellent balance of the city as a tourist destination, casino, and global leader in sports entertainment and hospitality, which makes it a no-brainer as the home of the latest F1 course.
#2 – It Strengthens The United States As A Motorsports Powerhouse
This year’s Grand Prix season is the first time in four decades that there has been a trio of races in the United States. Following the successful introduction of Miami in addition to Austin, Texas, this year marks a huge step forward in American motorsports. While Max Verstappen has already wrapped up this year’s Championship, and the race mightn’t have the same sort of blistering ferocity given the title has been decided, there’ll still be a vast selection of the world’s best drivers battling it out in the desert.
The States doesn’t just have the most races, but it also supplies some of the best infrastructure as the world’s most robust economy. The roads leading into Vegas are some of the most remote and picturesque anywhere on the planet, so for motorsports enthusiasts looking to get a little bit more out of their trip and for those who have time, taking a few weeks to breathe in the incredible roads across the United States could be something to tick off the bucket list.
#3 – Ideal Weather Conditions
It’s no secret that F1 drivers can lose kilograms and have to be in fantastic shape to last the duration of a race. Lewis Hamilton stated last year that he lost three kilograms during the French Grand Prix, and in the soaring heat of the Vegas desert, the idea of a race in July wouldn’t be music to the ears of Hamilton and his counterparts in the F1. However, with the race in November and the highest temperature of around 20°, many drivers have commented on how the climate and atmosphere will be perfect for racing.
Despite the immense competition and significant risks involved with F1 driving, professional drivers have a common opinion about new tracks and their fresh challenges. Nothing quite whets the appetite of professional drivers like looking at a brand new track, the corners, and the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip running parallel to the central spine of the race.
Conclusion
With many other destinations looking to follow in the footsteps of Vegas and host their own F1 race, it is vital that the Grand Prix delivers. Based on the success of Miami and Texas, it’s already evident that American organizers know how to put together a successful F1 race. We’ve gone through a handful of reasons why it is a top location, but we’re sure there’ll be plenty more to list once the race concludes later this year.
