Expectations are high for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, with months of preparation set to be unveiled on the iconic Strip through the city centre. With just two races remaining of the season, drivers will be keen to bow out of 2023 on a high – though there is plenty for them to overcome if they are to reign victorious in Nevada.
McLaren chief Zak Brown has talked up the race and the exposure that F1 will receive from such an event, telling The Telegraph: “It’s going to be the biggest grand prix ever. The largest sporting event in the world this year.
“Only the World Cup and the Olympics surpass Formula One in exposure, and they’re not annual events. I can’t think of an event that’s been as anticipated as the Las Vegas Grand Prix in any sport this year.”
However, not everyone is entirely positive about the upcoming race. Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about the imminent uncertainty surrounding the event and the logistics of hosting a race in Vegas, with locals also hitting out at the disruption that they are having to endure for the remainder of the week.
