Early Wake-Up Calls for F1 Fans: Las vegas Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Times Confirmed
LAS VEGAS, NV - Formula 1 heads to the las Vegas Strip this weekend for a high-stakes Grand Prix, with practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for extremely early hours for European and eastern US viewers. The event marks a crucial point in the championship battle, as drivers Norris, Piastri, and Verstappen remain tightly contested in the driver standings, while McLaren has already clinched the Constructors‘ championship.
The Las Vegas grand Prix presents unique challenges, including a track featuring nearly 2 kilometers of straightaways punctuated by sharp 90-degree turns and rapidly cooling surface temperatures that demand precise tire management. Qualifying will be particularly critical, almost as important as the race itself, due to the narrow ideal tire temperature window. This weekend’s results could significantly impact the final championship standings with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races to follow on November 30th and December 7th, respectively.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Timetable (All Times are EST):
* Free Practice 1: Friday, November 21, 01:30-02:30 AM
* Free Practice 2: Friday, November 21, 05:00-06:00 AM
* Free Practice 3: Saturday, November 22, 01:30-02:30 AM
* Qualifying: Saturday, November 22, 05:00-06:00 AM
* Competition: Sunday, November 23, 05:00-07:00 AM
Current championship Standings (as of november 20, 2024):
Drivers’ Ranking:
- Norris (McLaren) – 390 points
- Piastri (McLaren) – 366 points
- Verstappen (Red Bull) - 341 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 276 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 214 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 148 points
- andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 122 points
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – 73 points
- Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 43 points
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 43 points
Manufacturers’ Ranking:
- McLaren – 756 points
- Mercedes – 398 points
- Red bull – 366 points
- Ferrari – 362 points
- Williams – 111 points
- Racing Bulls - 82 points
- Aston Martin – 72 points
- Haas – 70 points
- Kick Sauber – 62 points
- Alpine – 22 points
Where to Watch:
For viewers in the Netherlands, the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be broadcast via Viaplay and F1 TV Pro. International broadcast details should be checked with local providers.
