If cars are (legally) speeding past The Venetian and Caesars Palace under the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip and the watchful eye of the Sphere, it can only mean one thing: it’s the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
For the third time, Las Vegas Boulevard will transform into grandstand seating for a high-octane night race and one of the most anticipated races of the Formula 1 season.
With parties dotting Grand Prix Plaza at the Bellagio Fountain Club, Paddock Club, the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere and the Flamingo Zone, the luxury of Las Vegas will be in overdrive.
Here’s your guide to the stakes, storylines and schedule of events for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Where Can I Watch the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Fans can catch the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix and all of the events leading up to it on ESPN Networks and ESPN Select.
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ESPN2: Channel 209
- ESPNEWS: Channel 207
- ESPN Deportes: Channel 466
Coverage starts on November 20 with the first practice at 7:30 p.m. ET. Qualifying begins at 11 p.m. ET on November 21.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix itself takes off November 22 at 11 p.m. ET.
2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Schedule
Whether you’re watching from home or the Las Vegas Strip Circuit itself, here’s the rundown of events.
Thurs. November 20
- Practice 1 – 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPNEWS, ESPN Select)
- Practice 2 – 11 p.m. – 12 a.m. ET (ESPN2)
Fri. November 21
- Practice 3 – 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN Select, ESPNEWS)
- Qualifying – 11 p.m. ET – 12 a.m. ET (ESPN2)
Sat. November 22
- Las Vegas Grand Prix – 11 p.m. ET (ESPN)
2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Teams and Drivers
Here are the teams and drivers that will be racing through Las Vegas Boulevard.
McLaren
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
Ferrari
- Charles Leclerc
- Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull Racing
- Max Verstappen
- Yuki Tsunoda
Mercedes
- George Russell
- Kimi Antonelli
Aston Martin
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
Alpine
- Pierre Gasly
- Franco Colapinto
Haas
- Oliver Bearman
- Esteban Ocon
Racing Bulls
- Liam Lawson
- Isack Hadjar
Williams
- Alexander Albon
- Carlos Sainz
Kick Sauber
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Gabriel Bortoleto
Las Vegas Grand Prix Storylines
For the first time, the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be held with the Formula 1 championship still up for grabs.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have already done enough to earn McLaren the Constructor’s Championship, an award given to the team with the most cumulative points from the two drivers. However, they remain in fierce contention with the four-time defending champion Max Verstappen for the Driver’s Championship.
Only in his second season, Piastri jumped out to a huge lead early in the season only to be chased and caught by his own teammate Norris, and now Verstappen nipping on his heels.
Piastri and Norris being in contention as teammates has created a cautious dynamic between the drivers. Neither driver wants to let a bold move on the track lead to a crash or DNF (did not finish) for the other.
That conservatism has created an opening for the already aggressive Verstappen to climb the standings and find himself in contention yet again.
Who won the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix?
George Russell of Mercedes won the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) rounding out the podium.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the inaugural race in 2023 followed by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Sergio Pérez (Red Bull).
History of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
The latest iteration of the Las Vegas Grand Prix began in 2023, but it’s not the first taste of Formula 1 action for the city.
The Caesars Palace Grand Prix, held in the parking lot of the hotel, was held annually from 1981-1984. In its first two years, the race was part of the Formula 1 championship series before shifting to CART Indy Car Series in its final two years. In 2007, Vegas hosted a Grand Prix event as part of the Champ Car series.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix dials up an already lavish city with one of the richest sports on the planet. Las Vegas Boulevard is lined with grandstand seats and fans can bask in the Las Vegas street circuit with a tour of the Pit Lane and exclusive events at Las Vegas staples like the Wynn, The Venetian, the Paddock Club or the Sphere’s T-Mobile Zone.
Stream the Las Vegas Grand Prix on DIRECTV
Make sure you’re ready for the Las Vegas Grand Prix race weekend, kicking off on Thursday, November 20, 2025. You can watch all the action live with DIRECTV!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Las Vegas Grand Prix start?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix starts Saturday November 22 at 11 p.m. ET. Coverage starts on Thursday November 20 with first practice at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How can I watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Fans can catch all the action of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on ESPN Networks and ESPN Select.
How many laps is the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix will consist of 50 laps around the 3.8-mile (6.12 km) Street Circuit, for a total of 192.66 miles (310 km).
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