Motor racing’s elite Formula 1 (F1) series will continue to feature at least three US rounds on its calendar through 2037 after agreeing a 10-year contract extension with the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas is one of three US grands prix on the F1 calendar, with Austin (Texas) secured until 2034 and Miami (Florida) confirmed until 2041.
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First joining the calendar in 2023, the launch of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix was years in the making, with F1 owner Liberty Media investing $500 million to secure a plot of land in the city centre to build its Grand Prix Plaza paddock that spreads over 300,000 square feet.
Three years on, it is now billed as one of the series’ biggest events, with all three editions to date selling out and delivering “$3.2 billion in cumulative economic impact for Southern Nevada,” according to F1.
Records show that last year’s race generated $43 million in state and local tax revenue, with more than $2 million secured for non-profit organizations.
F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said: “We are thrilled that Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas for many years to come.
“Since its debut in 2023, the event has been extraordinary, rapidly establishing itself as a premier destination for great racing, world-class entertainment, global business leaders, A-list celebrities, and influencers.
“We always believed that Las Vegas would become a cornerstone of our presence in the United States, and this extension, together with the success of recent years, reinforces our long-term commitment to this important market."
Taking place on a Saturday night, the track layout includes drivers racing along the city’s famous Strip past the biggest casinos. The race has also seen iconic moments, including Max Verstappen being crowned as a four-time world champion in 2024.
The deal comes as part of the process of integrating the Las Vegas GP into the wider F1 organization, which has operated as a separate entity since the project got underway in early 2022.
Steve Hill, the president and chief executive of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said: "Extending our partnership with Formula 1 for the next decade is a major moment for both Las Vegas and the grand prix.
"In just three years, the race has become a signature global event – putting Las Vegas at the centre of culture, competition and entertainment during race week.
"As the spotlight of the world turns to Las Vegas, the event continues to reinforce our evolution as a premier sports and entertainment destination."
This year’s Las Vegas GP weekend is due to take place from November 19 to 21. It will be the first edition to take place under streaming service Apple TV’s new domestic rights agreement, having taken over from international sports broadcaster ESPN from the 2026 season.
For the first three editions of the race, ESPN drew high viewership, averaging 1.3 million viewers in the US for its 2023 debut, despite the race taking place at 10 pm local time (PST).
However, the 2024 edition failed to build on the excitement of the inaugural race, averaging 905,000 viewers on ESPN, a close to 30% fall from the 2023 edition.
The last edition to feature on ESPN drew strong audiences, averaging 1.5 million viewers – making the 2025 edition the most-watched in the US. Crucially, it improved 70% on the 2024 edition of the race due to organizers moving the start time of the race forward to better suit the easternmost time zones in the country.
