The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023, marked the inaugural race of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in addition to being the twenty-second race of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. This historic event represented the 1,100th Grand Prix in the rich history of Formula 1. The excitement unfolded at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit during the weekend of November 16 to November 18 2023.
Background[]
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, set to be held on a Saturday, is a rare occurrence in Formula 1, with the last non-Sunday race being the South African Grand Prix in 1985.
This unique circuit spans 6.201 km (3.853 mi), making it the second-longest on the 2023 Formula One calendar, surpassed only by the 4.34-mile Belgian Grand Prix track and the 3.83-mile track of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Notably, the Las Vegas Boulevard section of the circuit boasts the second-longest straightaway in Formula One, stretching for an impressive 1.18 mi (1.899 km). The longest straight among the 2023 circuits can be found at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, measuring 1.36 mi (2.189 km).
During the race, drivers will reach peak speeds of 212 mph (341.2 km/h) as they navigate this extensive straight. The expected average speed for the 50-lap race is estimated to be 147 mph (236.6 km/h), with an average lap time forecasted at 1 minute and 33 seconds. This combination of factors promises an exciting and challenging race for both drivers and fans alike.
Cold Desert Nights[]
Formula 1 teams are expressing their apprehension regarding the challenges posed by the expected low temperatures during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend in November. The qualifying session on Friday is scheduled to commence at midnight (8am UTC), while the race on Saturday will kick off at 10pm, local time in Nevada (6am UTC). The race may even extend beyond midnight if there are any red flag delays and subsequent restarts.[1]
Historical data suggests that in mid-November, the ambient temperature is likely to drop below 10 °C (50 °F), possibly reaching as low as 5 °C (41 °F). These temperature conditions will undeniably emphasize the importance of optimizing tire performance, particularly during qualifying laps, race starts, and after safety car restarts.
Entry List[]
The expected entry list for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix is outlined below:
Practice[]
FP1[]
FP2[]
FP3[]
Practice Results[]
The full practice results for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix are outlined below:
| No. | Driver | Team | FP1 | FP2 | FP3 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Pos | Time | Pos | Time | Pos | ||||||||
| 1 |  Max Verstappen
|
 Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:44.397 | 4 | 1:36.183 | 6 | 1:34.653 | 4 | |||||
| 2 |  Logan Sargeant
|
 Williams-Mercedes
|
N/A | 1:38.140 | 20 | 1:34.645 | 3 | ||||||
| 3 |  Daniel Ricciardo
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 AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:48.650 | 13 | 1:37.680 | 19 | 1:37.778 | 20 | |||||
| 4 | Lando Norris
|
McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:48.947 | 15 | 1:36.864 | 11 | 1:35.089 | 11 | |||||
| 10 |  Pierre Gasly
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Alpine-Renault
|
1:48.253 | 11 | 1:37.134 | 15 | 1:36.485 | 19 | |||||
| 11 |  Sergio Pérez
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Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:46.793 | 9 | 1:36.085 | 4 | 1:34.706 | 5 | |||||
| 14 |  Fernando Alonso
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Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
No Time | 19 | 1:35.793 | 3 | 1:34.788 | 14 | |||||
| 16 |  Charles Leclerc
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Ferrari
|
1:40.909 | 1 | 1:35.265 | 1 | 1:35.908 | 16 | |||||
| 18 |  Lance Stroll
|
Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
No Time | 16 | 1:36.496 | 8 | 1:35.253 | 13 | |||||
| 20 |  Kevin Magnussen
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Haas-Ferrari
|
1:44.261 | 3 | 1:36.917 | 13 | 1:35.067 | 10 | |||||
| 22 |  Yuki Tsunoda
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AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:45.908 | 8 | 1:37.412 | 17 | 1:36.087 | 18 | |||||
| 23 |  Alexander Albon
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Williams-Mercedes
|
No Time | 18 | 1:36.688 | 10 | 1:34.726 | 6 | |||||
| 24 |  Guanyu Zhou
|
 Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:48.822 | 14 | 1:37.656 | 18 | 1:35.081 | 15 | |||||
| 27 |  Nico Hülkenberg
|
Haas-Ferrari
|
1:43.446 | 2 | 1:36.489 | 7 | 1:35.112 | 12 | |||||
| 31 | Esteban Ocon
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Alpine-Renault
|
1:45.365 | 5 | 1:37.241 | 16 | 1:35.297 | 14 | |||||
| 44 | Lewis Hamilton
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Mercedes
|
1:48.513 | 12 | 1:36.663 | 9 | 1:34.853 | 8 | |||||
| 55 | Carlos Sainz, Jr.
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Ferrari
|
1:45.824 | 7 | 1:35.782 | 2 | 1:35.939 | 17 | |||||
| 63 | George Russell
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Mercedes
|
1:45.497 | 6 | 1:36.890 | 12 | 1:34.093 | 1 | |||||
| 77 |  Valtteri Bottas
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Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:47.147 | 10 | 1:36.129 | 5 | 1:34.908 | 9 | |||||
| 81 | Oscar Piastri
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McLaren-Mercedes
|
No Time | 17 | 1:36.987 | 14 | 1:34.491 | 2 | |||||
| Source: [3][4][5] | |||||||||||||
Qualifying[]
Qualifying Report[]
Q1[]
Q2[]
Q3[]
Qualifying Results[]
The full qualifying results for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix are outlined below:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time | Time | |||||
| 1 | 16 | Charles Leclerc
|
Ferrari
|
1:33.617 | 1:32.775 | 1:32.726 | 1 |
| 2 | 55 | Carlos Sainz, Jr.
|
Ferrari
|
1:33.851 | 1:33.338 | 1:32.770 | 12[6] |
| 3 | 1 | Max Verstappen
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Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:34.190 | 1:33.572 | 1:33.104 | 2 |
| 4 | 63 | George Russell
|
Mercedes
|
1:34.137 | 1:33.351 | 1:33.112 | 3 |
| 5 | 10 | Pierre Gasly
|
Alpine-Renault
|
1:34.272 | 1:33.494 | 1:33.239 | 4 |
| 6 | 23 | Alexander Albon
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Williams-Mercedes
|
1:34.634 | 1:33.588 | 1:33.323 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 | Logan Sargeant
|
Williams-Mercedes
|
1:34.525 | 1:33.733 | 1:33.513 | 6 |
| 8 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas
|
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:34.305 | 1:33.809 | 1:33.525 | 7 |
| 9 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen
|
Haas-Ferrari
|
1:34.337 | 1:33.664 | 1:33.537 | 8 |
| 10 | 14 | Fernando Alonso
|
Aston Martin Aramco-Mercedes
|
1:34.422 | 1:33.617 | 1:33.555 | 9 |
| 11 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton
|
Mercedes
|
1:34.307 | 1:33.837 | N/A | 10 |
| 12 | 11 | Sergio Pérez
|
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:34.574 | 1:33.855 | N/A | 11 |
| 13 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg
|
Haas-Ferrari
|
1:34.265 | 1:33.979 | N/A | 13 |
| 14 | 18 | Lance Stroll
|
Aston Martin Aramco-Mercedes
|
1:34.504 | 1:34.199 | N/A | 19[7] |
| 15 | 3 | Daniel Ricciardo
|
AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:34.683 | 1:34.308 | N/A | 14 |
| 16 | 4 | Lando Norris
|
McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:34.703 | N/A | N/A | 15 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon
|
Alpine-Renault
|
1:34.834 | N/A | N/A | 16 |
| 18 | 24 | Guanyu Zhou
|
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:34.849 | N/A | N/A | 17 |
| 19 | 81 | Oscar Piastri
|
McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:34.850 | N/A | N/A | 18 |
| 20 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda
|
AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:36.447 | N/A | N/A | 20 |
| 107% Time: 1:40.170 | |||||||
| Source:[8] | |||||||
- Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
Grid[]
The provisional starting grid of the Feature Race of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix is outlined as below:
| Pos. | Pos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Driver | |
| ______________ | ||
| Row 1 | ______________ | 1 |
| 2 | 16. Leclerc
| |
| 1. Verstappen
|
______________ | |
| Row 2 | ______________ | 3 |
| 4 | 63. Russell
| |
| 10. Gasly
|
______________ | |
| Row 3 | ______________ | 5 |
| 6 | 23. Albon
| |
| 2. Sargeant
|
______________ | |
| Row 4 | ______________ | 7 |
| 8 | 77. Bottas
| |
| 20. Magnussen
|
______________ | |
| Row 5 | ______________ | 9 |
| 10 | 14. Alonso
| |
| 44. Hamilton
|
______________ | |
| Row 6 | ______________ | 11 |
| 12 | 11. Pérez
| |
| 55. Sainz[6]
|
______________ | |
| Row 7 | ______________ | 13 |
| 14 | 27. Hülkenberg
| |
| 3. Ricciardo
|
______________ | |
| Row 8 | ______________ | 15 |
| 16 | 4. Norris
| |
| 31. Ocon
|
______________ | |
| Row 9 | ______________ | 17 |
| 18 | 24. Zhou
| |
| 81. Piastri
|
______________ | |
| Row 10 | ______________ | 19 |
| 20 | 18. Stroll[7]
| |
| 22. Tsunoda
|
______________ |
Grid Penalty[]
- Sainz originally qualified second, but received a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding parts allocation limits.[6]
- Stroll received a 5-place grid penalty for overtaking under yellow-flag conditions in the third practice round.[7]
Race[]
Report[]
Results[]
The full race results for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix are outlined below:
Milestones[]
- Maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix held
- 30th front row start for Charles Leclerc
- Logan Sargeant started 6th; the highest starting position for an American driver since Michael Andretti started 6th at the 1993 San Marino Grand Prix
Standings[]
Only point-scoring drivers are shown. |
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References[]
Images and Videos:
References:
- ↑ Cooper, Adam (22 September 2023). "F1 teams concerned by low temperatures in Las Vegas" (in en). us.motorsport.com. https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-teams-concerned-by-las-vegas-tyre-temperatures/10523465/.
- ↑ 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - FP2 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - FP3 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 55 - PU Elements (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 18 - Overtaking under Yellow Flags (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
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