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Formula One racing recently included Las Vegas on their 2023 schedule in November 16-18, which will be the first time the city has hosted this high-profile race. Las Vegas will join the F1 racing schedule with other iconic, historic cities around the world such as Monaco and Singapore. In recent history, other US cities to host F1 races have been Austin, TX and Miami, FL. The route for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix will bypass many historic sites along the iconic Vegas Strip.
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One of the most-iconic buildings along the course is being built – a massive sphere
The Madison Square Garden Entertainment Group, the same company that owns and operates the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, is building a massive spherical entertainment building that will be directly next to the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race course – in between Turn 8 and Turn 9. Along with being the world’s largest sphere, the building is expected to have the largest 16K LED screen on Earth – the size of 3 football fields. The MSG Sphere will have seating capacity for 18,000 attendees for concerts, and during the F1 race will host an immersive experience. With race coming in November 2023, the company is in its own race of ensuring the new, iconic building is ready for spectators on time.
City officials are hoping to make the race a permanent fixture
City officials are hoping that the 10-year agreement between the City of Las Vegas and Liberty Media, the holding company for F1, will be a lasting one. City officials are persuaded by the estimated economic impact the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix could bring – around $1bn, which is twice the economic impact of the Super Bowl. Along with the 10-year deal, Liberty Media and F1 signed a land purchase agreement for the area of the race course around the paddock – 39 acres of land and the approval to build a permanent 250,000 square foot paddock building.
There are ridiculously high-priced packages that VIPs can purchase to experience the weekend
F1 racing is known for its expensive taste – the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is no different. Those willing to shell out massive amounts of cash can get a memorable experience for the weekend. Typical tickets for grandstand seating start at around $500 for general admission (which typically does not even have grandstand seating/viewing). Accommodations for three nights will also likely set back around $2000.
However, for F1 fans looking to spend cash, there are several VIP packages to choose from:
- Emperor Package for $5 million – the highest price package includes the following:
- 5 nights in the Sky Villa at Nobu Hotel (Caesar’s Palace) with views over the racing track
- 12 paddock tickets
- Personal driver in a Rolls Royce
- Spa service for 6
- Tickets to see Adele
- Wynn Las Vegas Package for $1 million – for slightly less than the Emperor Package, this tier down includes:
- Weekend stay at the Wynn’s 3-bedroom duplex
- Full VIP package at the Wynn (dining, spa, golf)
- 6 VIP passes to the F1 Paddock Club
- Lucky 888 Package for $888,000 – the next tier down includes slightly less:
- Stay at Crockford’s Palace (1 palace suite, 1 entourage suite, 4 superior rooms)
- 6 paddock club tickets
- 10 grandstand tickets
- 8 drivers “meet & greet” tickets
- Augustus Premium Suite Package for $115,000 – for even less, viewers can consider this package that includes:
- 4 nights in a suite
- Paddock Club tickets + VIP race tickets
- Venetian Tower Package for $9,000 – the “most-attainable” package for the weekend is at The Venetian along the race course and includes
- 3 nights at The Venetian (luxury king)
- 2 grandstand tickets + food/beverages each day
Additional links and sources
- Article about the long-term economic impact the F1 race could bring to Las Vegas (link, published in 2023)
- Article on the MSG Sphere building (link, published in 2023)
- VIP packages for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (link, published in 2022)
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