The second year of the Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Las Vegas Strip is in the books, and there were many highlights of the racing event from Nov. 21-23 that attracted 306,000 fans:
MGM Resorts led the charge with exclusive events and star power, and top drivers, including Max Verstappen (who won the F1 World Drivers’ Championship for the fourth consecutive year), George Russell (who won 2024 F1 Las Vegas) and the legendary Lewis Hamilton (who finished second at F1 Las Vegas), took part in experiences.
The sold-out Bellagio Fountain Club was the ultimate luxury destination for race weekend, and attendees included Chris Stapleton, Aaron Paul, Seth Rogen, Coco Jones, Eva Longoria, Big Boi, Cedric The Entertainer, Canelo Alvarez, Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy, Jazz Chisholm, Mark Vientos, Starling Marte, Dexter Fowler, Francis Tiafoe, Rory Mcllroy, Eddie Huang and more.
Enhancing the experience was an extraordinary culinary lineup: Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Mario Carbone, David Chang, Wolfgang Puck, Masaharu Morimoto, Yannick Alleno, Alain Ducasse, Michael Mina, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, Akira Back, Bricia Lopez, T.J. Steele, Nancy Silverton, Christina Tosi, Olivia Tiedemann and brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg.
At Aria, the buzz continued with Carlos Sainz’s Smooth Operator Dance Lounge. Bellagio’s Shoey Bar returned in a collaboration between MGM Resorts and Sparco; attendees included Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy, Eva Longoria and Big Boi. Also: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Boulevard Experience; a Mercedes experience at Aria; and a Williams Racing fan zone on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone, John Legend, Paris Hilton, Paul Mescal, Noah Lyles, Ashley Graham, Lele Pons, Coco Jones, Jared Leto and more packed the grid with red carpet appearances. High-energy performances from Alesso, Boyz II Men, Dom Dolla, Ludacris, OneRepublic, Steve Aoki, Snakehips, Big Boi and Vandelux brought the heat to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
Culinary experiences from Chef Gordon Ramsay and Papi Steak at Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Papi Steak Garage brought a new level of luxury. Ramsay’s Garage and the Papi Steak Garage attracted Bradley Cooper, Seth Rogan, Adele, Kevin Hart, Brad Pitt, Sylvester Stallone, John Legend, Paris Hilton, Paul Mescal, Noah Lyles, Ashley Graham and more.
Fans experienced the race in new ways, including the addition of 10,000 more ticket options, along with events like the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fan Experience and immersive attractions in fan zones.
After revealing on Instagram that Patron is his go-to tequila, Olympic champion and legendary and iconic snowboarder Shaun White headed to F1 Las Vegas for the activation Patron Tequila GOAT Circuit at Encore Players Club and the sportsbook and Overlook Lounge at Wynn that also featured Big Boi on Nov. 22.
Other F1 Las Vegas highlights: glowing exosphere displays on Sphere; driver appearances on the Heineken Silver Stage at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; couples tying the knot with Elvis at the Formula 1-themed Paddock Club wedding chapel; and fans skating on the Las Vegas Skate Circuit between racing sessions.
As the home base of the BWT Alpine F1 Race Team – backed by high-profile investors including Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan and Rob McElhenney – The Venetian offered exclusive packages and track-view suites.
The Trackside Hospitality Deck featured Wolfgang Puck and Tetsuya Wakuda and a quick visit from Alpine driver Pierre Gasly. East Coast met West Coast as guests gathered for a preview of Cote Korean Steakhouse, and attendees included Reilly Opelka, Soo Joo Park, Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour.
The Venetian headliner magician Shin Lim was spotted at The Venetian’s Paddock Club. The Venetian partnered with “Two Girls 1 Formula” creators Kate Byrne and Nicole Sievers for a sold-out fan meetup at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at Tao Beach.
As the lights dimmed on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, spectators were thrilled by 50 laps of intense competition across the 3.8-mile track. Drivers reached speeds over 220 mph, passing landmarks such as Las Vegas resorts, casinos, restaurants and businesses. Until next year!
