The Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to return to the Las Vegas Strip November 19-21, 2026, according to organizers.
The 2026 race will follow the 6.201km (3.85 mile) street circuit first used in 2023, winding past landmarks including Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, and the Venetian. The circuit’s average speeds are comparable to those at Monza, Italy, known as the “Temple of Speed,” suggesting a high-octane event for drivers and spectators.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is not a modern event for Formula 1. Prior to the modern circuit, Las Vegas hosted two races – then called the Caesars Palace Grand Prix – in 1981 and 1982. Alan Jones of Williams won the 1981 race, while Michele Alboreto secured his first Formula 1 victory driving for Tyrrell in 1982. Both races served as the season finale, with Nelson Piquet and Keke Rosberg claiming the World Championship titles in those respective years with fifth-place finishes.
The 2026 event schedule, as currently planned, includes practice sessions on November 20th and 21st, qualifying on November 21st, and the race itself on November 22nd. The track length is 6.201km, and the race distance will be 309.958km, consisting of 50 laps. Max Verstappen currently holds the fastest lap time on the circuit, at 1:33.365, set during the 2025 race.
Organizers have indicated expanded ticket options and grandstands will be available for the 2026 race, building on the success of the inaugural 2023 event. The race is expected to draw significant tourism to Las Vegas, capitalizing on the city’s reputation as a global entertainment hub.
