From 1 to 315,000: The Las Vegas race in figures
Las Vegas breaks the mold - even in Formula 1. Where else can you say "I do" at a race track? Figures on the Grand Prix in a gambler's paradise.
1 - A wedding chapel is set up in the paddock. Formula 1 fans can get married in the fast lane.
1.2 - The Grand Prix is expected to pump the equivalent of 1.2 billion euros into the local economy.
5 - The most expensive Formula 1 package is called the "Emperor Package". It costs five million US dollars and offers five nights in the Nobu Sky Villa with almost 1000 square meters of space and a terrace of more than 400 square meters. There are also twelve VIP tickets for the race weekend and a Rolls-Royce driving service.
22 - The area with the brand new pits is around 22 soccer fields in size.
38 - For the first time since the 1985 South African Grand Prix, i.e. for 38 years, a race will be held on a Saturday. The race starts at 22:00 local time.
50 laps are driven. There are 17 corners on the 6.201-kilometer circuit. The centerpiece is the straight over Las Vegas Boulevard, the world-famous so-called Strip, with a length of 1.9 kilometers. More than 340 km/h are expected to be driven there.
460 - Formula 1 rights holder Liberty Media has invested almost half a billion euros in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
1750 - Temporary floodlights were installed around the track to better illuminate the night race.
2600 - The illuminated Formula 1 logo, which was placed on the roof of the pits, covers an area of around 2600 square meters. It is an oversized eye-catcher.
315,000 - Formula 1 expects a total of 315,000 spectators over the three days of the event, which would mean a complete sell-out.
1.3 - Formula 1 fans attending the GP Las Vegas will have the unique opportunity to witness a Formula 1 race on a Saturday night, a deviation from the traditional Sunday slot, as was last seen in 1985 at the South African Grand Prix.
2 - The immense success of the GP Las Vegas is projected to generate an economic impact equal to 1.2 billion euros, further cementing Formula 1's presence as a significant economic contributor in the host cities.
Source: www.dpa.com
