F1 and Las Vegas meet again. They say second chances are never a good idea when it comes to love, but in this case, the stakes of “The Circus” on “Sin City” are even more serious. Attempts at the Caesars Palace parking lot in 1981 and 1982 failed. Forty-one years later, F1 survives thanks to his 10-year contract and his significant investment of over $480 million.

F1 is confident in its decision and has invested $280 million in permanent pit structures and other hospitality space. F1 is set to see its investment pay off in the US market, where ‘The Great Circus’ is an important and growing phenomenon, following the success of his F1 series ‘Drive to Survive’ on Netflix. I have no room for doubt. The best example of this is that he went from one event in Austin, USA, with a majority Latino audience, to two more of his events scheduled in Miami and Las Vegas. . Everyone faces different goals. In this case, Las Vegas is a city of people with a lot of money who happily live there and burn tons of paper money. For them, F1 planned an elaborate American-style show. Maybe he’s not interested in racing.

1,700 gaming facilities

The Grand Prix has everything to be a unique spectacle. In a city that welcomes around 40 million tourists each year and is home to 1,700 gambling dens (according to 2015 data), 144 casinos (2021) or 178,000 slot machines, F1 will be held at night this weekend. Compete on an urban track (passable during the day). At first glance, it gives a very artificial impression. With a 1.9 kilometer long straight, the sole purpose of which is to pass in front of some of the most famous hotels and casinos on the planet, F1 drives at full speed in front of the famous Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Flamingo, Westin and Palazzo. do. Veneziano, Koval Lane circles around the giant 112-meter-tall Las Vegas sphere. All this takes place under the city lights.

They offer free sex to F1 drivers

Sin City is Sin City for a reason. If not, just ask Addison Gray and Alice Little of your local Chicken Ranch. They offer free sex to F1 drivers and a 50% discount to all participants. “Las Vegas is buzzing with F1 fever this month and we’re all fired up for the big event. Drivers who want to get their heart rates up and celebrate F1 with me and Addison are 100% complementary sex “I will accept it,” Little stated to the aforementioned media. ..

Gambling in the casino is prohibited…for Mercedes

It is estimated that 87% of Las Vegas visitors gamble during their three-day visit, investing (or wasting) about 4.5 hours in casinos, with an average spend of about $500 per person. Therefore, according to F1, the city will benefit from her 1.7 billion income. That money should not come out of the pockets of Mercedes employees, as Toto Wolff made it clear before his appointment that all employees would be prohibited from gambling in casinos. ” They are putting their position at risk.
Million dollar entry into F1 and wedding

$1 million entry

The number of spectators per day is expected to be 105,000 (30,000 in the stands). The most expensive ticket is around 28,000 euros (Paddock Club), while the cheapest ticket is around 600 euros (previously 1,200 euros) following a drop in recent days. But that’s not all. In recent months, the existence of the ‘Million Dollar All Access’, valid for groups of 6 (167,000 per person), including a luxury duplex, 24-hour butler service and all amenities and access, has been revealed. To the best party.

Paddock Express Wedding Chapel

And for those whose nights get a little out of hand, F1 set up a chapel in the circuit’s paddock and invited those who wanted to get married, presumably dressed as Elvis and Marilyn. From the movie. This will join the 500 instant marriage churches that already exist in the city.

Big questions about racing

Everything seemed to have been studied in detail, but F1 was so focused on money that it forgot something. He admitted he hadn’t thought about the cold, saying he wanted to hold the GP on a mid-November night in the middle of the Nevada desert. That, and the fact that the World Cup was decided in Verstappen’s favor a month ago, has caused ticket resale values ​​to plummet in recent weeks, as well as hotel prices.
The cars will therefore be competing in very strange conditions, with a very cold road (10 degrees ambient temperature), no grip and between walls. This is a skating rink where accidents can occur frequently. bumper car. For American fans who always love excitement and uncertainty, the quality of the race could be low or it could be quite a spectacle. Verstappen remains the favorite among numerous questions. Whatever happens in Las Vegas this time, it won’t stay there. Millions of people will see it.

great pre-show

The event, like this Thursday’s show, will be a full-fledged American show, with the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in its purest ‘Super Bowl’ style. World famous groups and DJs performed. The audience was thrilled by performances by 30 Seconds to Mars, Keith Urban, Andra Day, Kylie Minogue, Blue Man, Bishop Briggs, Journey, Steve Aoki, Balvin, Tiesto, and will.i.am, and the drivers were excited. It was presented in the purest boxing match style. Fireworks, drones and a festival of lights.