LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Race day is here— drivers will burn rubber at the highly anticipated Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Here is a recap of days one and two to get yourself ready for the big race:
Vegas Grand Prix
Dive into the sights and sounds on the second day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Vegas Grand Prix
Sights, sounds, traffic updates + more from day 1 of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
5:45 p.m.— Updated traffic jams
Ahead of tonight's big race, Formula 1 road closures are already contributing to major road backups around the track.
Channel 13's traffic tracker shows delays in the following areas:
- Northbound Frank Sinatra
- Westbound Flamingo
- Westbound Harmon
- Howard Hughes Pkwy
- Both northbound and southbound lanes of Paradise Rd
- I-15 is also seeing congestion tonight near the Resort Corridor
Take a look at Frank Sinatra Drive at the Bellagio Garage. The area is very congested, as you can see, with minimal movement:
5:30 p.m.— F1 Fan Zones
Take a look at the East Harmon Zone outside the pits and main grandstands. Fans are filing in and forming long lines for photo ops and fan activations five hours before race time.
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5:15 p.m.— Starting lineup for the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Who do you think will take pole in the Las Vegas Grand Prix? We are just under five hours away from the big race with a chance for the championship to be determined. Take a look at the starting grid:
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4 p.m.— Sold out race night
If you are looking to go to Saturday's race and don't have a ticket, unfortunately, they are sold out now.
SOLD OUT! 🔥🎰✨#LasVegasGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Nwa1KbXnTe
— F1 Las Vegas (@F1LasVegas) November 23, 2024
However, there are various watch parties around Las Vegas that can get you a fun experience around race night:
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LIST: Watch parties for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
3:40 p.m.— Colapinto cleared to race after crash
Williams Racing released a statement saying Franco Colapinto is cleared to race in the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday night. This evaluation comes after the Aston Martin driver crashed into a wall near Turn 14 during the second part of qualifying on Friday night.
We are extremely thankful to our incredible garage team for their hard work overnight to repair Franco’s car and our fans and partners for their continued support. We have taken the opportunity to make some set-up changes during the repair and, as a result, Franco will start the race from the pitlane.
Team statement – Franco to race in Las VegasFollowing Franco’s incident in Qualifying yesterday, he has undergone a thorough follow-up evaluation from the event medical team today and has been cleared to race in this evening’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Franco’s health is our main… pic.twitter.com/WDP2Yc2ZOz
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 23, 2024
3:15 p.m.— Road closures are underway
The big night is here and Las Vegas is preparing for one of the biggest nights in racing.
Take a look at the traffic jam near Koval and Flamingo. This route takes you straight to the Resort Corridor, where drivers will burn rubber at 10 p.m.