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Breaking: F1 and Las Vegas agree on new 10‑year deal

Formula 1 signs a new 10‑year contract extension, locking in the Las Vegas Grand Prix for the long term.

Formula 1 has officially confirmed that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through 2037, following the signing of a major new 10‑year contract extension with Clark County and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The deal secures one of the sport’s most spectacular and commercially successful events for more than a decade to come.

Las Vegas Secures Its Future on the F1 Calendar Until 2037

The night race on the iconic Las Vegas Strip has quickly become a cornerstone of F1’s American expansion strategy. Since its return in 2023, the event has delivered a $3.2 billion economic impact for Southern Nevada, with every edition selling out and generating tens of millions in tax revenue. The purpose‑built Grand Prix Plaza has also evolved into a year‑round venue for fan events, education programs and community initiatives.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the extension, calling Las Vegas “a global showcase for the sport” and highlighting the race’s unique blend of entertainment, speed and worldwide appeal.

Max Verstappen lifts the winner’s trophy on the podium after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
Race winner Max Verstappen celebrates on the Las Vegas podium, lifting the trophy after his victory at the Strip Circuit. © Getty Images / Chris Graythen

On track, the 6.2 km Strip Circuit has already produced memorable moments, with top speeds exceeding 322 km/h and heavy braking zones that encourage overtaking. Max Verstappen and George Russell have each claimed victories since the event’s return, including a 2024 edition that featured 113 overtakes.

Local officials describe the Grand Prix as an annual global spotlight for the city, an event with the impact of a Super Bowl, but returning every year. With the new agreement in place, Las Vegas is set to remain one of Formula 1’s most high‑profile destinations well into the 2030s.

Jakob van Putten

Jakob van Putten is the founder and editor-in-chief of RNT-Motorsports. Racing started as a hobby: he has followed motorsport since 1994, and Max Verstappen's rise into Formula 1 made him follow it more closely than ever, from Formula 1 and Formula 2 to the FIA WEC, endurance racing, GT World Challenge and the NLS. He started RNT-Motorsports because he enjoys bringing the news himself, and because he hopes to get more people as enthusiastic about the sport as he is. Today he does that together with an enthusiastic team who share the same passion and keep RNT-Motorsports up to date every race weekend. He holds press accreditation at NLS and GT World Challenge events, granted per event rather than as a standing credential.

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