Las Vegas Grand Prix: How to make the most of F1 without a ticket
Whether you’ve been a diehard Formula One fan since the Jackie Stewart days or just want to see what all the fuss is about, there are plenty of ways to get in on the Las Vegas Grand Prix action without a race ticket — and without paying hundreds of dollars to attend a watch party.
Check back often as this list will be updated.
Cars
• Performance cars will be on display throughout the Fontainebleau Las Vegas as part of the Aston Martin British Bloodline experience. The collection offers up the new DB12 Super Tourer and the AMR24 Formula 1 challenger, vintage models including the 1952 DB2 and 1963 DB4GT, and a 1965 DB5 from the James Bond movie “Goldfinger” and a DB5 stunt car used in “No Time to Die.” The Aston Martin British Bloodline experience will be open through Nov. 24.
• Fans of exotic cars can see a selection of Bugattis on display Nov. 21-23 in the South Valet at Wynn Las Vegas, while Magnus Walker and Khyzyl Saleem’s TWR Supercat will be at the resort Nov. 20-24.
• The ultra-exclusive Pagani Automobili will host one of the three Pagani Imolas in the world in a showroom at Wynn over race weekend.
• A BWT Alpine Formula One team show car is on display in The Venetian Grand Colonnade through Nov. 24.
• The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team will display a show car and memorabilia including race suits throughout The Cosmopolitan during race weekend.
Drivers and team members
• Puma is hosting a series of events at Fashion Show mall to help fans connect with the sport. The F1 Pit Lane Experience, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Shoe Palace, will feature a panel discussion with F1 team members, a live DJ, giveaways and a pit crew simulator experience. The Willy T. Ribbs Fireside Chat, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Shoe Palace, will see the racing pioneer share stories from his career. And F1 Academy champion Marta Garcia will meet and greet fans 2-3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Champs Sports.
• Guenther Steiner, former team principal of the Haas Formula One team and one of the stars of the Netflix series “Drive to Survive,” will offer up insights during “In the Driver’s Seat: A Q&A with Guenther Steiner.” The free event will take place inside Ghostbar at the Palms at 2 p.m. Nov. 23.
• The Williams Racing team will turn the Brooklyn Bridge in front of New York-New York into an interactive fan zone with an F1 car, simulators, and driver appearances. The free event will be open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 19-23.
• You can dance the afternoon away and carry on into the night in Carlos Sainz’s “Smooth Operator” Dance Lounge. The Spanish driver inspired the playlist, and he’ll make an appearance to celebrate with fans. It’s open 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 21-23 inside Alibi Ultra Lounge at Aria.
• Fans can meet McLaren Racing drivers Oscar Piastri and Bianca Bustamante and purchase exclusive Abercrombie & Fitch McLaren Formula 1 Team merchandise 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Abercrombie & Fitch in Fashion Show mall.
Events
• Test your tire-changing skills at the Red Bull Pit Stop Challenge, which also will include RM Sotheby’s cars, race simulators and a Patrón Tequila pop-up. The experience will be open at 2 p.m. each day Nov. 20-23 at Encore’s Players Lounge.
• The Shoey Bar, where fans can re-create the iconic racing celebration of drinking from a shoe, returns to Bellagio with a new golden shoe, music, merchandise and a photo opp. It opens at noon each day, Nov. 21-23, in the Fountain Courtyard next to the hotel’s main valet.
• Resorts World has launched a temporary indoor racing experience featuring high-performance electric karts from K1 Speed. It’s open daily through Nov. 24; prices start at $31.95.
• The Pit Stop at Resorts World will offer family-friendly activations and racing simulators, along with food from some of the property’s restaurants, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 22-23.
• Stadium Swim will host a Red Bull watch party starting at 8 p.m. Nov. 23. Fans 21 and over wearing race gear will be admitted free. An RB14 Static Car will be displayed, and themed cocktails will be available.
• The City of Henderson is hosting a free watch party on Water Street Plaza’s 42-foot screen. Las Vegas Grand Prix swag will be given away, and the first 250 people will receive free food. The Henderson Animal Care and Control facility will host a pet supply drive with those making donations eligible to win tickets to next year’s race. The party starts at 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at 240 S. Water St.
Shopping
• The F1 Las Vegas Hub will be the home of race team gear as well as official 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix merchandise, including collaborations with Peanuts, the Golden Knights, the Raiders and Malbon Golf. It will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 9 to Dec. 2 next to the LOVE sculpture in the Waterfall Atrium at The Venetian.
• The Mercedes Experience will offer exclusive merchandise along with race simulators, memorabilia and a virtual tour of the team’s garage. It will be open around the clock through Nov. 24 in the Aria lobby.
• Lewis Hamilton will have a major presence at Wynn Las Vegas. A limited-edition collection from his clothing brand, +44, will be sold at a boutique pop-up at Encore Beach Club from Nov. 22-24, while his Almave non-alcoholic agave spirit will take over Casa Playa from Nov. 21-24.
• The pop-up Ferrari Boutique, offering collections for men and women as well as one-of-a-kind and signed items, will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20-24 in Bellagio’s promenade shops near the main hotel elevators.
• Enchanté, the lifestyle brand created by driver Daniel Ricciardo, will have a pop-up retail shop noon-10 p.m. Nov. 21-23 inside The Cosmopolitan.
• The French fashion house Balmain will have a pop-up boutique that includes the Balmain Racing menswear capsule. It will be open 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Nov. 16 through Jan. 5 in Bellagio’s promenade shops.
Contact Christopher Lawrence at clawrence@reviewjournal.com or 702-380-4567.
