Las Vegas GP adds free fan festival to race weekend

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is offering free tickets to a fan festival on the Strip during the race weekend in November of this year.

Following criticism that there weren't enough general admission entertainment options for the inaugural edition of the race last year – an event that was largely focused on high-end offerings and price points – this year’s grand prix will feature a fan experience running on November 22 and 23.

The fan festival will include appearances from Formula 1 and F1 Academy teams, including driver Q&As and show cars on display, as well as live entertainment and local food trucks. Located on Las Vegas Boulevard across from Wynn Las Vegas, the experience is located close to Turn 12 where the circuit joins the iconic Strip.

“During race weekend, we transform the Strip into a place where fans of all ages can immerse themselves in all things Formula 1,” Las Vegas Grand Prix CEO Renee Wilm said. “The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fan Experience will be a daytime celebration where new Formula 1 fans can learn about the sport, and longtime aficionados can get up close and personal with their favorite teams, hypercars, interactive activations and much more.

“Thank you to our partners at Wynn Las Vegas for supporting our efforts to allow locals and visitors alike to join us steps away from the circuit for more race weekend action.”