F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fast Facts, Betting Odds

This weekend, Las Vegas zooms to the center of the Formula 1 racing world.

Weekend activities for the third consecutive F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix include a practice session on Friday and then the race on Saturday night. Start time on Saturday is 8 p.m. locally, 11 p.m. ET.

Rain has been an issue in Las Vegas this week but is expected to dwindle to a 10% chance on Saturday, meaning precipitation isn’t expected to be a problem for the drivers.

Below are key details.

Betting Odds

Here are the odds on the favored drivers:

• Max Verstappen +185
• Lando Norris +330
• George Russell +350
• Charles Leclerc +1000
• Oscar Piastri +1200
• Kimi Antonelli +1300

Source: FanDuel Sportsbook

Race Schedule

Friday, Nov. 21

• Practice: 3-4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT
• F1 Academy First Race: 6:15-6:50 p.m. PT
• Qualifying: 8-9 p.m. PT (ESPN2)

Saturday, Nov. 22

• F1 Academy Second Race: 4:20-4:55 p.m. PT
• Race: 8-10 p.m. PT (ESPN)

Source: KVVU-TV Fox 5 Vegas

The Course

The race circuit length is 3.8 miles long and includes 17 turns.

The drivers will make 50 laps during the race, passing near the Sphere and several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Venetian, Caesars Palace, Bellagio and Planet Hollywood.

Cars typically reach 215 mph. The fastest time, 229.28 mph, was set in 2024 by Alex Albon.

Other F1 Races This Season

Nov. 30: Qatar Grand Prix

Dec. 7: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Grand Prix

Source: ESPN

1980s Las Vegas Races

Las Vegas previously staged F1 races--under the Caesars Palace Grand Prix title--in 1981 and 1982. Driver Alan Jones won the 1981 race, and Michele Alboreto won the 1982 event.

Source: formula1.com

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