The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship is heading into its final stretch with Round 22, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, set to take place at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
Las Vegas has a history with Formula 1 dating back to the 1980s, but previous races held in the Caesars Palace car park were not successful. However, the city made a triumphant return to the championship in 2023, adding to the growing presence of Formula 1 in the United States alongside races in Miami and Austin.
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit spans 6.2km and provides a unique setting by taking drivers through the heart of the city. With iconic hotels and casinos lining the track, drivers face challenges such as high-speed straights, chicane sections, and tight corners. The low-grip surface and cold conditions add to the difficulty of racing on this street circuit.
The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team enters the Las Vegas Grand Prix aiming to improve on their current standing in the Constructors’ Championship. With Kevin Magnussen returning to the driver line-up alongside Nico Hulkenberg, the team is set to tackle the unique challenges of the Las Vegas circuit.
Team Principal Ayao Komatsu acknowledges the challenges of the track, emphasizing the need to stay sharp and take advantage of every opportunity to score points. Drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen are looking forward to the race, describing the circuit as exhilarating and unique, with its high-speed sections and stunning backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip.
