The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking the return of Formula 1 racing to Sin City after 40 years, is facing numerous challenges. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 10 p.m. local time, is grappling with cold Nevada temperatures and lower-than-expected fan demand, causing ticket prices to plummet. Despite the race taking place on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and the potential for international appeal, there are signs of dwindling enthusiasm. The late-night race, touted as the most expensive race of 2023, will also be a test for ESPN's viewership. Questions loom over the event's lofty economic projections, raising concerns about its economic impact.
The big race has finally arrived. But will F1 be more boondoggle than boon for Las Vegas? My @SportingTrib column on the event. https://t.co/t0Ke2d4IiT
The Las Vegas Grand Prix will be Formula 1's most expensive race of 2023. Despite all the money being poured in, demand for the race is astonishingly low. https://t.co/NPZIX5gB6H
Squawk's going from the Street to the Vegas Strip 🎰 @F1LasVegas CEO Renee Wilm sits down with our @SaraEisen for a speed run through all the moving pieces involved in bringing @F1 racing to the city with an audience of more than 100,000 spectators. https://t.co/VUtF9rB4QJ
Will #F1's $500 million #LasVegasGP live up to the hype? @natesaundersF1 @ESPNF1 with a deep dive into the big gamble: https://t.co/DeF5XHpXgR
This nighttime drone shot of Formula 1's new Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit is so cool https://t.co/J3M7T0Rtwu https://t.co/qijVmbz1bG
A fast and ferocious street circuit, featuring the world-famous Strip and Sin City landmarks, the #LasVegasGP is set to be one of the most thrilling sporting events of the year. Our race preview, presented by @Cognizant, has the details you need to know. Tap below to read.
NEW PIECE: Will F1’s unique, late-night Las Vegas GP be a hit or a bust for ESPN? The race start time is 1:00AM ET https://t.co/EEbfH8J481
As Vegas F1 race approaches, questions loom over lofty economic projections While F1 has been heralded as a billion-dollar event, prices for tickets and hotel rooms during race weekend have fallen sharply in recent weeks. https://t.co/puJOeNq29X @TheNVIndy w/@jacobsolisnv
Las Vegas’s first Grand Prix in four decades was supposed to be the latest big sports win for Sin City. But there are signs of dwindling excitement around the event https://t.co/MSdwDsWFmc
#F1 helps Vegas expand efforts to become a destination for sports with international appeal https://t.co/jzLQFmiybC
Las Vegas in full hoopla mode as golf meets F1 in bizarre mash-up https://t.co/DzTd8HwVIb
zooming towards the #LasVegasGP https://t.co/bz9eH19Myg
Viva Las Vegas, Formula One betting big on Sin City race https://t.co/TTfAlUTOO4 https://t.co/aE5YcnnzMu
It's our third home race of the year as Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas for the first time in over 40 years 🇺🇸 Read our weekend preview here ⤵️ #HaasF1 #LasVegasGP https://t.co/t7agkyZtQ6
After more than four decades Formula One returns to Las Vegas bringing together the world's hottest sport property and the planet's party capital for a turbo-charged weekend that could see more action off the track than on it https://t.co/Qjj9WgAxVe
A look at what Turn 16 will look like for the Las Vegas Grand Prix https://t.co/RWpbLX9pyJ
As Formula 1 heats up stateside with a primetime Grand Prix in Las Vegas, its growth potential in a fragmented sports media market is up for debate https://t.co/tjw1dJIXkV https://t.co/tjw1dJIXkV
From F1's "shoey" bar to a wedding chapel: Best Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend experiences https://t.co/QR1rGg4OK7
F1’s special Vegas kerbs, backlit by the Sphere https://t.co/kB5JlbbnPu
The Las Vegas Grand Prix seems to have hit a bump with less than a week before it's supposed to take place. The main issue, demand. 🔗 https://t.co/hBGK4E8Ohs https://t.co/NPZIX5gB6H
Each lap of this all-new circuit will be a spectacle, each turn telling a new story. #FeelTheThrill #LasVegasGP https://t.co/zK5QBSsxPs
Take an epic video tour of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix road course https://t.co/mf7q1CIefB
The Las Vegas GP will be like the Super Bowl at 200mph! OLIVER HOLT strolls a lap of the 3.8-mile Sin City track that will stage this weekend's brashest ever Formula One race https://t.co/hhL9n9uFHZ https://t.co/rRuvCU2vpg
soaking up the rays in Las Vegas 🏜️ #LasVegasGP https://t.co/g2qjiniOG1
Resale ticket prices for the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix have plummeted ahead of Formula 1 racing’s return to Sin City, as cold weather and a race favorite’s capture of the F1 title last month hamper fans’ expectations. https://t.co/ludtskxy8w https://t.co/82Kq5FAfDq
Formula 1 race sheds light on a huge Las Vegas Strip problem https://t.co/QCEy0DWF2W
.@F1 heads to Vegas this weekend where drivers will compete in the Grand Prix. @SaraEisen previews her upcoming documentary and tells @CarlQuintanilla & @DavidFaber about the outlook for the racing league. https://t.co/wY3muJgFX2
The time has finally come, Formula One fans: It’s Las Vegas Grand Prix race week. Along with the obvious glitz and glamor and neon, we’re looking at cold temperatures and a late start that could have major implications. Answers to all your questions ⤵️ https://t.co/D67829Hl1L
This nighttime drone shot of Formula 1's new Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit is so cool https://t.co/TK1CDf1Zru https://t.co/3gpzA9wvJJ
The possible F1 Las Vegas tire issues due to cold Nevada temperatures, explained https://t.co/MirIjTQhvv https://t.co/qg3ocg0Ljt
After 41 years, @F1 will return to Las Vegas this weekend 🎰 Although the excitement for #LasVegasGP is high, the return to Vegas has been met with many bumps in the road. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/tbnvauuTpA
Apparently, there is a major race happening in Las Vegas this week. https://t.co/CApzLQngrW
Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One https://t.co/u0yhbM60yT
Formula 1's biggest stars can find out why it's called Sin City FOR FREE this weekend. Read the full story here: https://t.co/7WNqtfFBmA https://t.co/53tU3cZQ1S
Formula 1 Las Vegas Ticket Prices Falling From Great Heights - https://t.co/NNI8g0JcFZ via @FOS
"It's pure spectacle this weekend. That's all it's for." F1 heads to "Sin City" for the first time since 1982 this weekend, with cold temperatures offering a unique challenge to the teams. Are you looking forward to it? Click below to watch our full #LasVegasGP preview 📺⤵️
Prices Plummet For Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix—Here’s Why https://t.co/e95ycSdD5G https://t.co/JUV1dnWaqQ
Next Saturday at 10 p.m. local time—that’s 1 a.m. on Sunday for East Coast night owls—Formula 1 racing will return to Sin City after a 40-year hiatus with the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. https://t.co/71AlCVHF2y
ready to chase down those points on the Las Vegas strip 🎰 #LasVegasGP https://t.co/tRLyvRFWpq
Inside The Numbers That Show Formula 1’s Popularity And Financial Growth https://t.co/hV2FaGpYmd
With the five red lights scheduled to go out at 10 p.m. on Saturday, the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix will set a record for the latest start time in F1 history. Why so late? “It’s just strange.” @LukeSmithF1 on the challenges for drivers and viewers ⤵️ https://t.co/cPbNl3es1v
We're heading to Nevada for the inaugural #LasVegasGP. 🌃 A spectacular penultimate round of the season awaits as F1 makes its return to Sin City for the first time since 1982, this time racing on a brand-new circuit incorporating the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Read more. ⬇️
Ready for an all-new challenge. Fun few days coming up ✌️ #LasVegasGP #F1 https://t.co/1D4yG6pJGa
Just 19 months after the deal with F1 was signed, we're ready to go racing in Vegas 🎉🇺🇸 Which section of the #LasVegasGP circuit are you most excited for? https://t.co/5vgPSmEo83
Why The Las Vegas Grand Prix Is Formula 1’s Biggest Bet Ever https://t.co/2O9eYptww5
Column: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year https://t.co/8APEAzGCkI
On Saturday, the #LasVegasGP will set a record for the latest start time in F1 history. Why the 10 p.m. PT race? @LukeSmithF1 explains the compromise, with a touch of irony 🔗 https://t.co/3DBt7YF5A8
Las Vegas GP start-finish line and pits still getting finishing touches https://t.co/fw0JTmmIR2
The biggest weekend in Vegas since last weekend. Sin City putting F1 in perspective https://t.co/hEO7UyTN2J
The wait is over and the excitement is building! 🤩 Get ready for a race week like no other 🎲 #F1 #LasVegasGP https://t.co/cRy9QjqUvX
Why The Las Vegas Grand Prix Is Formula 1’s Biggest Bet Ever https://t.co/uJ7m7CeJxs