North America’s largest Formula 1® attraction opened in May at Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Set within the 39-acre, multi-use complex that houses the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building, the entertainment destination features more than 100,000 square feet of ticketed F1® attractions, including:
- F1® X: The interactive Formula 1 experience offers guests a tech-driven journey through a cutting-edge exhibition, featuring legendary artifacts, memorabilia and hands-on activations. Visitors can design their own virtual F1 car and virtually race on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit® from the driver’s seat in a 4D theater.
- F1® DRIVE: This official F1 karting attraction puts guests behind the wheel on a section of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, racing through the actual pitlane and team garages. High-performance karts, LED steering wheel displays and F1-style DRS technology deliver an experience that channels the speed, sights and sounds of the sport.
- F1® HUB: The Hub is the heart of Grand Prix Plaza and houses F1 SIMS, a flagship F1 store, and Fuel & Fork – Grand Prix Plaza’s sleek dining space serving modern American dishes and creative cocktails.
Grand Prix Plaza also offers several private event spaces.
- Turn 1 Lounge: Infused with the high-octane aesthetic of Formula 1, the Turn 1 Lounge is an adaptable, 4,700-square-foot venue that can accommodate up to 250 people.
- Cooldown Room: Blending sleek, high-performance materials like chrome, carbon fiber and polished concrete, the Cooldown Room is an indoor-outdoor space, where groups of up to 250 can enjoy drinks at the center bar, watch live or past Formula 1 races across multiple screens or step out onto the pit lane.
- GPP Garage: The GPP Garage is a multi-functional space for up to 75 guests that allows event planners to transform an F1 garage into events of all kinds. With indoor and outdoor space along the pit lane, attendees will have views as the F1® Drive karts race around the track.
- Third Level: The third floor of Grand Prix Plaza provides over 61,000 square feet of flexible space ideal for large-scale events. With indoor-outdoor flow and customizable layouts, it’s suitable for conferences, receptions and celebrations.
- Rooftop: Grand Prix Plaza’s rooftop offers more than 71,000 square feet of open-air event space, with views of the Las Vegas Strip and the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. With room for up to 3,000 guests, it features multiple LED screens and a massive digital display, perfect for branding and live content.
“The opening of Grand Prix Plaza is a remarkable milestone for Formula 1 in North America. It embodies everything people love about the sport – innovation, teamwork, precision and adrenaline-fueled excitement,” said Emily Prazer, president and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. and Chief Commercial Officer for Formula 1. “From the interactive F1® X to the speed of F1® DRIVE and gathering place at F1® HUB, Grand Prix Plaza brings fans closer to the world of Formula 1 than ever before. Visitors of all ages can not only learn about the storied history of the sport but also immerse themselves in its cutting-edge future through simulation, karting and exclusive exhibitions.”