Formula 1 has officially confirmed that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2037, extending one of the championship’s flagship events by ten additional years.
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Barely three years after its return to the calendar in 2023, the event held on the famous Strip has already secured a long-term future thanks to a new agreement concluded between Formula 1, Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc., the Clark County authorities, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
This extension confirms the discipline’s desire to sustainably strengthen its presence in the United States, a market that has become strategic in recent years.
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Since its launch, the Las Vegas Grand Prix has distinguished itself by its unique blend of sport, entertainment, hospitality, and economic activities, attracting motorsport enthusiasts as well as celebrities, business leaders, and influential personalities from around the world.
Formula 1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, welcomed this announcement, believing that Las Vegas has quickly become an essential pillar of the championship’s American strategy: « We are delighted that F1 will continue to race in Las Vegas for many years. Since its debut in 2023, the event has been extraordinary and has quickly established itself as a must-visit destination, combining spectacular racing, first-class entertainment, global economic leaders, celebrities, and influencers. We have always believed that Las Vegas would become a cornerstone of our presence in the United States, and this extension confirms our long-term commitment to this major market. »
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Beyond the sporting aspect, the event’s repercussions are considerable. Since its first edition, the Las Vegas Grand Prix has generated an estimated cumulative economic impact of 3.2 billion dollars for Southern Nevada. The three first editions were sold out, confirming the event’s attractiveness to an international audience.
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Emily Prazer, CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc., described this agreement as a decisive moment for the future of the race. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between organizers, local authorities, and the city’s tourism partners: « I am extremely proud of the team we have built in Las Vegas and our shared commitment to the Nevada community. We are deeply grateful to the local authorities, our hotel partners, and the entire community for their continued support. »
According to her, the very identity of Las Vegas has largely contributed to the event’s success: « Las Vegas is a unique place in the world. Its energy, hospitality, and scale have played a major role in what this race has become. This long-term extension will allow us to continue offering a world-class experience to fans. »
With this announcement, Formula 1 secures one of its most publicized and profitable events. As the championship continues its global expansion, Las Vegas now appears as an unmissable fixture on the calendar for the next fifteen years, symbolizing the discipline’s ambition to blend sport, spectacle, and large-scale economic development.
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