The Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to Las Vegas for its fourth year, with race weekend running Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21, 2026. Fans can look forward to plenty of entertainment, food options, racing viewing areas, and action-packed thrills and chills as F1 cars zip by at high speeds as they navigate around the Vegas Strip and Vegas Course.

To help you get the most out of the three-day event, check out this spectator’s guide, packed full of everything you need to know.

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When Is the Formula 1 Race in Las Vegas?

The Formula 1 race in Las Vegas “starts its engines” on Thursday, November 19, 2026, with two practice runs at 4:30 pm and at 8:00 pm On Friday, November 20, the last practice round will be held at 4:30 pm with the qualifying round at 8:00 pm The official F1 Race will take place on Saturday, November 21, at 8 pm

F1 Academy, the all-female racing series, returns to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for its season finale. Free Practice is Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 pm, followed by Qualifying at 9:30 pm. The Reverse Race is Friday, November 20 at 6:15 pm, and the Feature Race is Saturday, November 21 at 4:20 pm. Your zone ticket includes access to the F1 Academy races.

What’s New for the 2026 Las Vegas F1 Race

The West Harmon Zone, East Harmon Zone, and Koval Zone by Heineken are now connected, so ticket holders can move between all three. The Turn 3 Grandstand has moved to the west side of Turn 3, with views of Turns 3 and 4 and the Koval Straightaway, and the Lewis Hamilton Grandstand Package returns in the West Harmon Zone.

What Are the Best Things To See at the Las Vegas F1 Race?

Aside from the races, there are plenty of things to see and enjoy at the F1 Las Vegas Race. You could get a pit pass to get up close to the pit lane and see pit crews in action. Note that Grand Prix Plaza closed to the public on October 4 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2027, so its attractions won’t be available during race week.

Off-track, you can check out some of the various daily and nightly entertainment in the various zones. The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere and the East Harmon Zone will be the hot spots with featured performances. You will need a specific ticket type to access each of these zones and catch the various performances.

Other things to check out include:

F1 Hub: Shop official F1 merchandise at the F1 Hub in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian (2nd-floor entrance). The Hub is open November 7–29, with extended hours of 8 am to 9 pm during race week (November 18–22).
F1 Garage and Paddock Packages: Get behind-the-scenes access with one of these packages, which can include a VIP guided tour, meet-and-greets, and pit lane walks.
Bellagio Fountain Club: An upscale, luxury racing experience, with stunning views of the race track and popular fountains. Enjoy the race while dining on gourmet food and handcrafted cocktails.
Paddock Club: Another all-inclusive package that features suites, panoramic views, meet-and-greets, pit-lane passes, and gourmet cuisine.

Where Is the Best Place To See the F1 Race in Las Vegas?

The best place to see the F1 Las Vegas race is track-side from one of the different zones, grandstands, or VIP viewing experiences. The viewing areas for the 2026 Las Vegas F1 race include:

T-Mobile Zone at Sphere
Flamingo Zone
Koval Zone
East Harmon Zone Grandstands
West Harmon Zone
Turn 3 Grandstands
Paddock Club
Caesars Entertainment Viewing Experiences (GIADA at The Vanderpump Hotel and Caramella Terrace at Planet Hollywood)
Venetian Track-Side VIP Viewing Platform (by invitation only)

If you plan on attending all three days of the races, a Grand Prix Trio ticket package allows you to view the race from three different locations:

Heineken (Koval Zone) Grandstands
Turn 3 Grandstands
Skybox

If you are unable to attend track-side, you have several other unique F1 experiences to choose from, including:

Suites overlooking the race track
One of the many sports bars on the Strip
Any of the Caesars Sportsbook locations
Rooftop viewing parties

What Is the Best Way To Get Around the Las Vegas Strip for the F1 Race?

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Since major sections of the Vegas Strip and connecting roads will be closed, traffic near the F1 races will be hectic, crowded, and congested. Not to mention, parking fees, if you can even find parking near the races, will be expensive. The easiest way to get around the Las Vegas Strip is to ride the Las Vegas Monorail. The Monorail will be operational nonstop 24/7 from 7am, Tuesday, November 17 through 3am, Monday, November 23, 2026. Trains arrive every 4–8 minutes.

The Las Vegas Monorail covers a 3.9-mile section of the Strip that starts at the SAHARA Las Vegas Station on the northern part of the Strip, and runs south to the MGM Grand Station, with these stations in between:

These three stations are located inside the F1 Las Vegas Strip map, making it easy to get to your preferred viewing area zone, events, shopping, and experiences:

Harrah’s/The LINQ Station: Close to The Venetian and near the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere
Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station: Close to Caesars Palace and the Flamingo Zone
Horseshoe/Paris Station: Close to the MGM Zone and near the Koval Zone, East Harmon Zone, West Harmon Zone, and Hilton Grand Vacations Zone

Monorail Race Day Tips

Be patient
Be courteous to others
Keep clear of the doors to avoid delays
Keep all food and drink sealed and closed

We also highly recommend locals purchase their discounted tickets in advance at one of the stations to avoid long lines and delays on race days.

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