Formula One Las Vegas: FIA confirms 2023 race in Sin City

F1 will race in Las Vegas next season and the move to Sin City could be attributed for keeping Daniel Ricciardo racing on for another year. See his reaction to the news.

Formula One launching a race in Las Vegas is set to keep Daniel Ricciardo racing another year.

Reacting to the news that Sin City would play host to a third US-based race in the 2023 F1 calendar, the Australian joked he would reconsider his retirement plans as a result.

“I was gonna retire,” he said tongue in cheek. “I will not no more.”

Ricciardo and other drivers shared hilarious reactions to news that the famous Vegas strip would feature in an incredible new race circuit set to be launched for a Saturday night race next year.

The race returns to the city for the first time since 1982 and joins Miami and Austin as US host cities on the calendar.

The race will take place at night, on a Saturday in November. The track will be 3.8 miles (6.12km) long from start to finish with top speeds estimated to be over 212 mph (342 km/h).

Gasly and Ricciardo’s reaction to racing in Vegas is everything 🤣#F1#LasVegasGPpic.twitter.com/eyVL264y4p

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It will take in the city’s most famous landmarks, hotels and casinos. There will be 50 laps with three main straights and 14 corners, including a high-speed cornering sequence and a single chicane section.“This is gonna be a pretty hardcore event,” said Lewis Hamilton.

“Knowing it’s a party city it’s difficult for a racing driver. How are we going to be able to focus for a weekend?”

Verstappen shared his sentiments but added: “A few drivers might not even rock up for the race itself.

“Let’s not do back-to-back for this one, let’s have two week break before and two weeks after. It’s going to be a lot of fun.

For Valtteri Bottas it seems a return to an old stomping ground.

“When I last went to Vegas I said ‘never again’. But I’m coming back.

“Might need to behave better than I did last time.”

F1 is set to his the Las Vegas strip in 2023

VIVA LAS VEGAS.

Formula One has announced it will be racing on the famous Las Vegas strip from 2023.

In another significant push into the United States market, F1 confirmed the Las Vegas Grand Prix would be held on a Saturday night in November next year.

The biggest motorsport show on earth will take place along the legendary Las Vegas strip against the backdrop of the city’s bright lights, sweeping past some of the world’s most well known hotels and casinos.

The addition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be Formula One’s third race in the US, joining races in Texas and Miami, which is on the calendar for the first time in May this year.

Off the back of the hype Netflix’s Drive to Survive series has helped generate, the third US race highlights F1’s growing footprint in the States as the sport seeks to expand its global fan base.

Las Vegas US Formula 1 track, how it might look.

@F1 is coming to Las Vegas!!

Confirmed sighting of signage at the top of the @Cosmopolitan_LV

This is great news! A third USA Grand Prix 🏎🇺🇸#F1#LasVegasGPpic.twitter.com/04cBcE5qgr

— Jason (@UKJL33) March 29, 2022

F1 said the track design for the Las Vegas Grand Prix would be 6.12km long from start to finish with top speeds estimated to be more than 342kmh.

It would be a 50-lap race, boasting three main straights, 14 corners - including a high-speed cornering sequence - and a single chicane section.

F1 was set to officially announce one of the most exciting additions to the F1 calendar in years in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

High angle view of Las Vegas Strip at night.

President and chief executive of Formula One Stefano Domenicali said it was a huge win for the sport to go racing in the entertainment capital of the world.

“This is an incredible moment for Formula One that demonstrates the huge appeal and growth of our sport with a third race in the US,” Domenicali said.

“Las Vegas is a destination known around the world for its excitement, hospitality, thrills, and of course, the famous Strip.

“There is no better place for Formula 1 to race than in the global entertainment capital of the world and we cannot wait to be here next year.”

Liberty Media president and chief executive Greg Maffei described F1 and Las Vegas as a perfect marriage.

Aerial view of Las Vegas Strip resorts and casinos at night.

“Iconic Las Vegas and Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, is the perfect marriage of speed and glamour,” Maffei said.

“Our confidence in this unique opportunity is evident in our decision to assume the promoter role for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in partnership with Live Nation.

“The potential of Formula 1 has been well demonstrated over the last several seasons and the Las Vegas GP will only take it to the next level.”