LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The countdown for the second Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is over.
All 10 teams and 20 drivers are on the Strip, ready to kick off the first day of race weekend with a night of practice.
11:25 p.m.— End of Formula 1 Day One in Las Vegas
You may be wondering what impacts you might face on your commute home or to the Resort Corridor on Friday and Saturday.
Channel 13's Guy Tannenbaum broke down the traffic impacts with information on closures and detours you should be aware of.
11:05 p.m.— Local reaction to day one of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Channel 13's Alex Eschelman and Nick Walters spoke to locals at the Flamingo Fan Zone. One local said she can't believe she is at the event and can't wait for race day.
Take a listen:
11 p.m.— Checkered flag
The clock hit zero on the Free Practice 2 after an hour of racing.
Here are the rankings this time around:
- Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes: 1:33.825
- Lando Norris - McLaren: +0.011
- George Russell - Mercedes: +0.190
- Carlos Sainz - Ferrari: +0.280
- Charles Leclerc - Ferrari: +0.488
- Pierre Gasly - Alpine: +0.826
- Kevin Magnussen - Haas F1 Team: +0.861
- Oscar Piastri - McLaren: +0.973
- Nico Hulkenberg - Haas F1 Team: +0.993
- Yuki Tsunoda - RB: +1.172
- Valtteri Bottas - Kick Sauber: +1.195
- Esteban Ocon - Alpine: +1.396
- Lance Stroll - Aston Martin: +1.426
- Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin: +1.615
- Liam Lawson - RB: +1.846
- Zhou Guanyu - Kick Sauber: +1.940
- Max Verstappen - Red Bull Racing: +2.009
- Franco Colapinto - Williams: +2.043
- Sergio Perez - Red Bull Racing: +2.230
- Alexander Albon - Williams: +5.804
10:45 p.m.— Red Flag cleared
Albon's car was cleared from the track, and now drivers are free to continue racing. There are about 15 minutes left in the practice, and Hamilton leads with Norris right on his tail.
🟢 GREEN LIGHT 🟢Off we go again with just under a third of the session remaining #F1 #LasVegasGP
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
10:39 p.m.— Red Flag on the track
Alex Albon stopped on track at turn 6 with an issue with the car's fuel system. He made it safely out of the car.
The team attempted to repair Alex’s fuel system and participate in the remainder of FP2, however the issue has persisted which unfortunately forced the car to stop on track. We will investigate further after the session.
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 22, 2024
10:30 p.m.— Halfway mark for the Free Practice 2
We are 30 minutes into the second practice and here is the top five drivers so far:
- George Russell
- Lewis Hamilton
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
You can see how quick the rankings can change within a few minutes:
FP2 CLASSIFICATION (after 25/60 mins) Leclerc is warming to his task on a cold night in Vegas#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/EoCbsuY6Da
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
10:25 p.m.— Weather update at the Resort Corridor
Clear skies halfway through the second practice, but chilly temperatures at 55 degrees.
10 p.m.— Smoking up the track for the second practice of the night
Drivers have returned to the track for Free Practice 2 under the twinkling lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
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8:15 p.m.— Here's a look at the Sphere
As fans wait for the second practice starting at 10 p.m., you can watch the Sphere lighting up the Las Vegas Strip with race-themed visuals.
Everyone has been excited to see the cars zip by— even the Sphere!
It's so good to see @SphereVegas again 😍#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/jXKFi6LDdD
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
7:30 p.m. — Crossing the finish line
The clock hit zero on the Free Practice 1 after an hour of racing.
- Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes: 1:35.001
- George Russell - Mercedes: +0.396
- Lando Norris - McLaren: +0.953
- Charles Leclerc - Ferrari: +1.006
- Max Verstappen - Red Bull Racing: +1.037
- Carlos Sainz - Ferrari: +1.217
- Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin: +1.261
- Oscar Piastri - McLaren: +1.450
- Pierre Gasly Alpine: +1.477
- Sergio Perez - Red Bull Racing: +1.535
- Kevin Magnussen - Haas F1 Team: +1.810
- Lance Stroll - Aston Martin: +1.816
- Alexander Albon - Williams: +1.947
- Esteban Ocon - Alpine: +2.151
- Nico Hulkenberg - Haas F1 Team: +2.199
- Valtteri Bottas - Kick Sauber: +2.764
- Franco Colapinto - Williams: +3.024
- Zhou Guanyu - Kick Sauber: +3.349
- Yuki Tsunoda - RB: +3.573
- Liam Lawson - RB: +3.729
Headlining in FP1 👀🥇 Hamilton🥈 Russell🥉 Norris #F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/pLIo4r6cOx
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
7:25 p.m. — We are just five minutes from the end of the first F1 practice.
Each team took multiple laps around the track, with some drivers going faster than others.
Valtteri Bottas has taken an extra energy store for this weekend, landing him a five-place grid penalty for Saturday night's race.
Bottas hit with a five-place grid pen for #LasVegasGP#F1 | Full story ⬇️https://t.co/p7meVKwWQn
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
Another highlight half way through the first event— Piastri's car having problems starting during the Free Practice 1.
Problems for Piastri in FP1 😖Catch the key moments from first practice in Vegas 👇#F1 #LasVegasGP
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m. — F1 Practice One Classification:
We are 30 minutes into the first practice of the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix and here is where the drivers stand so far:
Both Mercedes drivers are up top, with Lewis Hamilton at P1 with a lap time of 1:36.927 and George Russell at P2 with a lap time of 1:37.706.
Just behind them were Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris neck and neck.
6:30 p.m. — The lights are green:
The cars are on the track and the pedals are full throttle. The first race event of the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix is underway.
🟢 FP1 GREEN LIGHT 🟢The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend is GO 🤩#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/svXZqMBwaL
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
Channel 13's Joe Moeller is on the scene right behind pit building as practice kicks off; take a listen:
6:15 p.m. — Drivers are getting ready to rev their engines:
We are just 15 minutes away from the start of practice.
Drivers are sinking their feet at the Las Vegas Grand Prix track and taking in the Vegas spirit with Elvis, Mime acts and more.
Viva Las Vegas! 🕺#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/G3pnsAJL7B
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 22, 2024
6:00 p.m. — Channel 13 has a team on the race track:
We will provide you with the latest traffic updates, fan zone activities, f1 pit-building action and more all night long:
5:35 p.m. — Take a look at the F1 Fan Zones:
An hour before the first practice of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, spectators descend upon viewing areas with fan activations, like here at the Flamingo Fan Zone.
5:30 p.m. — Attention drone pilots:
The FAA created a no-drone zone within one mile of the racecourse. They will begin to enforce the restriction at 5:30 p.m.
Attention Drone Pilots: In preparation for the @F1LasVegas Grand Prix, there is a #NoDroneZone within 1 mile of the racecourse beginning today at 5:30 PM PT. Drone pilots should continue to check airspace restrictions throughout the weekend. Learn more at https://t.co/UgXvCDlhYt. pic.twitter.com/gDdoz6W7fb
— FAADroneZone (@FAADroneZone) November 21, 2024
The FAA is encouraging pilots to check airspace restrictions throughout the weekend using this link.
5 p.m. — Take a look at Flamingo and Paradise
The traffic jams are apparent just an hour and a half before Thursday's practice.
The drivers stuck on the road are taking the path to the temporary bridge on Flamingo and Koval, which gets them to the resort corridor.
