Formula 1 stays in Las Vegas until 2037: ten-year Grand Prix extension signed
Formula 1 will continue to run the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the streets of Las Vegas at least until 2037, after Formula 1, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority confirmed a new ten-year extension. According to the race organizers' announcement, this has secured one of the most recognizable events in the American part of the Formula 1 calendar for the long term. The decision concerns the race that has been held since 2023 on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, a street circuit that passes some of the city's best-known hotels and entertainment complexes. The official announcement states that the agreement is a continuation of a joint strategy aimed at keeping Las Vegas among the world's most visible sports and entertainment destinations. For Formula 1, the extension means stability in an important market, while for local authorities and tourism institutions it provides a long-term framework for planning an event that strongly affects traffic, tourism, hospitality and public infrastructure.
Long-term confirmation after the decision by local authorities
The official confirmation comes after the Clark County Commission approved, on May 19, 2026, an amendment to the resolution recognizing the Las Vegas Grand Prix as an annual event beneficial to Clark County. According to the county's official minutes, the decision was adopted unanimously, with seven votes in favor and no votes against. The amended resolution states that the event may be held every year until 2037, from Wednesday to Sunday in the third week of November, that is, in the week preceding the American Thanksgiving holiday. The document also emphasizes that the organizers are expected to continue improving efficiency in setting up and removing racing infrastructure. This is an important part of the agreement because the race is held on roads that are otherwise crucial for the daily movement of residents, employees, hotel guests and visitors to Las Vegas.
The county resolution differs from Formula 1's commercial announcement itself, but the two processes are interconnected. Clark County must provide the legal and operational framework for holding the race on public roads, including deviations from certain local rules on special events and the use of Las Vegas Boulevard. According to the official explanation of item 26-1680, the first resolution was adopted in February 2023, and at that time the event was recognized as annual until 2032. The newly adopted solution extends that framework until 2037 and explicitly states that the existing conditions of the resolution are not repealed, except in the part in which they have been amended. In other words, the race remains part of the long-term plan, but on the condition that the organizers continue working to reduce the disruptions caused by turning part of the city into a racing circuit.
Las Vegas as Formula 1's American stronghold
Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said in the official announcement that, since its debut in 2023, Las Vegas has quickly become one of the central places of Formula 1's presence in the United States. According to him, the event has grown in a short period into a combination of racing, entertainment, business gatherings and global visibility. Domenicali stressed that the extension confirms the long-term commitment to the American market, and he especially thanked the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Clark County and the LVCVA for their support. His statement reflects Formula 1's broader strategy, which in recent years has sought to maintain a strong presence in the U.S. through three different race concepts. Austin relies on the permanent Circuit of The Americas, Miami on the complex around Hard Rock Stadium, and Las Vegas on a night street race through the city's tourist center.
The contract extension in Las Vegas fits into a series of long-term American agreements. In 2025, Formula 1 announced that the Miami Grand Prix would remain on the calendar until 2041, while the United States Grand Prix in Austin was extended until 2034. This makes Las Vegas the third American pillar of the long-term schedule, but with a different identity from the other two races. Its uniqueness lies not only in the track but also in the way the sporting event builds on the city's hotel, entertainment and convention industries. For Formula 1, such a format has marketing value because the race is held at night, with the recognizable Strip skyline and strong sponsor interest. For Las Vegas, meanwhile, the Grand Prix is part of a broader transition toward the profile of a city that, alongside casinos and concerts, wants to host the world's largest global sporting events.
Economic impact and local investment
According to data published by Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., the first three editions of the race from 2023 to 2025 were sold out and together generated 3.2 billion U.S. dollars in cumulative economic impact for southern Nevada. The organizers also state that the 2025 edition generated 43 million dollars in state and local tax revenue, of which 15 million dollars was intended to support local education from kindergarten through high school. The same announcement emphasizes that the Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation has so far directed more than two million dollars to nonprofit organizations and programs connected with students and local groups. These figures are a key argument for organizers and tourism institutions when they speak about the race's profitability. Still, it is important to note that they are presented by the event organizers, so they should be viewed as official promoter data rather than as an independent economic study.
The LVCVA, Las Vegas's tourism institution, sees the extension as a continuation of the policy of positioning the city as a center for major events. LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill stated that in just three years the race has become a recognizable global event that places Las Vegas at the center of culture, competition and entertainment during race week. Such a position is important for hotel capacity, restaurants, convention spaces, entertainment offerings and transport services, especially in a period of the year that can be strategically used to attract an international audience. The race is held in November, outside the main summer tourism rhythm, which gives local stakeholders an additional reason to preserve it. The long-term contract also makes it easier to plan sponsorships, hospitality packages, logistics, security and infrastructure investment around the track over multiple years.
Traffic disruptions remain a sensitive topic
Despite the economic arguments, the Las Vegas Grand Prix has been accompanied from the beginning by debate about the burden on the local community. Local media and government representatives state that work on setting up grandstands, fences, lighting, barriers, access zones and other equipment caused traffic jams and made access to certain business premises around the Strip more difficult. There was particular discussion about the duration of preparation and dismantling, because a street race of this scale requires far more changes than an event held on a permanent racing circuit. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Clark County Commission Chair Michael Naft supported the extension, but emphasized the need for clear parameters that would shorten the timeframe of disruption. According to the official amended resolution, the organizers commit to progress and efficiency in installing and removing infrastructure, including solutions such as track lighting foundations, underground conduits for electrical power and communications, and permanent gates that should enable roads to be opened more quickly.
This provision shows that the long-term extension is not based only on sporting and commercial interest, but also on the expectation that the event will fit better into city life. It is in the organizers' interest to preserve the spectacular character of the race, but also to reduce the period during which traffic flows are changed or restricted. Clark County, on the other hand, must balance the benefits of an international event with the needs of residents, workers and entrepreneurs who operate along the track route. That balance will be one of the main issues in the years ahead, especially because the contract now covers more than a decade of future editions. If the announced infrastructure solutions truly shorten setup and removal, Las Vegas could get a more sustainable model for organizing a street race in an area that was not otherwise designed as a permanent sports facility.
The track on the Strip remains the center of the event
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is 3.8 miles, or 6.2 kilometers, long and, according to official information, has 17 corners. The track passes through the areas of Las Vegas Boulevard, Harmon Avenue, Koval Lane and Sands Avenue, while the start-finish zone is located at Grand Prix Plaza, at the corner of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane. Formula 1 describes the track as a fast street configuration with average speeds comparable to Monza, while organizers state that the cars exceed 200 miles per hour on certain sections, or about 322 kilometers per hour. The race runs past locations such as Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Wynn Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, making it one of the most visually recognizable events on the calendar. Unlike classic autodromes, here a large part of the identity is tied to the city's scenery and the night-time environment, so the sporting content strongly overlaps with the tourist experience.
The three editions so far have offered different sporting highlights. According to the Las Vegas Grand Prix announcement, Max Verstappen won in 2023 and 2025, while George Russell triumphed in 2024. The 2024 edition was additionally important because Verstappen confirmed his fourth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' world championship title in Las Vegas. The organizers also point out that Doriane Pin won the F1 ACADEMY title in Las Vegas in 2025, in the series intended for female drivers in single-seaters. For 2026, the appearance of F1 ACADEMY as a support series has again been confirmed, giving the race weekend a broader sporting program. In this way, Las Vegas is presented not only as a race of the main championship, but also as a platform for additional categories, sponsor activations and fan programs.
What the 2026 edition brings
The next Las Vegas Grand Prix will be held from November 19 to 21, 2026, according to official information from the organizers. It will be the fourth edition of the modern race in Las Vegas and the first after confirmation of the long-term extension until 2037. The organizers are announcing a return to the same street route, a wide range of grandstands, hospitality packages and visitor zones, while details about the entertainment program and additional content will be announced later. In operational terms, the 2026 edition will be an important test for the announced measures to shorten preparation and infrastructure removal. Since Clark County specifically emphasized the efficiency of installation and dismantling in the resolution, the organizers will be expected to translate the long-term agreement into visible improvements on the ground.
The extension until 2037 gives Formula 1 a stable platform in one of the most commercial sporting environments in the world, while ensuring Las Vegas a multi-year connection with a global championship that attracts international audiences, sponsors and television broadcasts. Still, the long-term success of the event will not depend only on sold-out grandstands and economic indicators. Traffic organization, the relationship with local businesses, communication with residents and the ability to set up the street race every year with as little disruption as possible will be equally important. The new ten-year extension is therefore not only confirmation that Formula 1 is staying in Las Vegas, but also an obligation to make one of the most demanding events on the calendar more predictable and sustainable for the city that hosts it.
Sources:
- Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix – official announcement on the extension until 2037, economic impact, statements by Stefano Domenicali, Emily Prazer and Steve Hill, and data on previous editions of the race (link)
- Clark County Legistar – official record of item 26-1680 and the amended resolution recognizing the Las Vegas Grand Prix as an annual event until 2037 (link)
- Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix FAQ – official information on the date, location, track length and support program of the 2026 edition (link)
- Formula 1 – official page of the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 with a description of the street circuit and sporting context (link)
- Las Vegas Review-Journal – local reporting on Clark County's decision, the discussion on shortening preparations and traffic disruptions (link)
- Formula 1 – official announcement on the extension of the Miami Grand Prix until 2041 (link)
- Formula 1 – official announcement on the extension of the United States Grand Prix in Austin until 2034 (link)