The streets of Las Vegas form the backdrop for the latest round of action on the Formula 1 schedule.
For the second successive season, the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be held in Sin City, with iconic hotels and venues being visible for drivers as they race on the strip.
It promises to be a pivotal weekend in the race for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, with Max Verstappen able to wrap up his fourth straight title if he out-scores Lando Norris in the United States.
Track Information & Records
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit will be in operation for the second straight year. Drivers will complete a total of 50 laps, with each lap covering a total distance of 6.201 km.
The race will see a total distance of 309.958 km covered, with drivers needing to navigate 17 corners. There are also two DRS detection zones available to help with overtaking.
Max Verstappen was the inaugural winner of the race, finishing two seconds clear of Charles Leclerc. Red Bull achieved a double podium finish last year, with Sergio Perez finishing third. Oscar Piastri recorded the fastest lap.
Latest Odds
A competitive race is likely this weekend based on the BetXchange odds available. Lando Norris is the current market leader, with the Brit priced up at 47/20.
Verstappen is a 12/5 chance to record a second successive win, while Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is available at 13/5. Carlos Sainz is priced up at 57/10, with Oscar Piastri and George Russell having odds of 12/1 and 22/1, respectively.
Race Preview
Max Verstappen could wrap up a fourth straight Drivers’ championship this weekend if he is able to out-score Lando Norris. The Dutchman bounced back to his very best form at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix last month, coming from the back of the grid to eventually claim the top step on the podium. Shockingly, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon finished in the other two podium positions.
With Verstappen’s title effectively wrapped up, the attention will be on the battle for the Constructors’ Championship this weekend. McLaren continue to lead the way, but their advantage over Ferrari stands at just 36 points with three races of the season remaining. Red Bull will need a minor miracle to retain the title, as they are 12 points behind Ferrari.
Ferrari’s recent form will be making McLaren sweat, with Leclerc finishing fifth in Brazil a few weeks ago. However, Norris and Piastri will be able to work as a team this weekend, with the Brit’s chances of winning the Drivers’ Championship effectively over. Interestingly, the street circuit in Vegas is likely to favour both cars over Red Bull.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Prediction
Ferrari and McLaren will both be favoured to put time between themselves and the Red Bull this weekend. However, it could be worth taking a chance on the Constructors’ Championship being blown wide open with Leclerc gaining the race win in Sin City.
