Formula 1's Second Lap In Vegas Proves Another High-Octane Fusion of Competition and Culture

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix proved once again that Vegas doesn’t just host events—it reinvents them.

Now in its second year, Formula 1 has transformed the Las Vegas Strip into the epicenter of a thrilling November street race, where the roar of engines harmonizes with the thrum of electronic dance music. More than 300,000 fans flooded the city in 2024, reveling in a weekend that not only blurred the line between sport and spectacle, but also underscored how Formula 1 and electronic music share an increasingly common rhythm.

Throughout the extended weekend, electronic music was the thread weaving together the race’s many layers of experience. Dom Dolla brought a surge of energy to the Paddock Club with a rooftop performance at the debut of LIV Nightclub’s pop-up, “LIV On The Grid,” while Steve Aoki also delivered a trackside DJ set on race night, infusing the grid with an anticipatory energy just moments before engines roared to life. Together, their performances highlighted how integral electronic music has become to the identity of Las Vegas’ most ambitious cultural events.

Downtown, the inaugural Neon City Music Festival extended the celebration beyond the Strip, transforming Fremont Street into an expansive, open-air bash. Headlined by electronic luminaries such as Alison Wonderland and Seven Lions, the free event engaged a broader swath of the city’s population, embracing the celebratory spirit of the weekend itself. It served as a thoughtful reminder that while the Grand Prix may have its roots in global glamour, its success thrives on Vegas’ unique ability to unify diverse experiences into a singular, unforgettable moment.

This sense of connection wasn’t confined to the ground. Maverick Helicopters elevated the weekend with its “Victory Lap” tours, offering aerial views of the track, the dazzling Sphere and other iconic Vegas landmarks.

As the exclusive helicopter service for both the Grand Prix and Electric Daisy Carnival, Maverick symbolically linked two of the city’s most visible cultural phenomena, further evidence of how Las Vegas fuses its infrastructure and artistry into a world-class entertainment engine.

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Even as the race crowned its victors, George Russell, who led Mercedes to a dramatic finish; and Max Verstappen, who clinched his fourth World Drivers’ Championship; the celebrations off-track were as pivotal as the action itself. Alesso’s euphoric set at the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere on Friday night built anticipation for qualifying, while Carl Cox closed out Sunday at Zouk Nightclub with a rare and monumental Vegas appearance.

The weekend’s signature afterparties solidified Vegas’ reputation as the epicenter of nocturnal indulgence. Wynn Las Vegas hosted “The After” at Delilah, a star-studded event where Mark Ronson, Diplo and Dolla all made appearances on a night that stretched into the early morning hours.

Elsewhere on the property, Wynn Nightlife and XS Nightclub offered revelers and celebrities the chance to bask in the lingering thrill of race day with sets from Swedish House Mafia and Gordo. These gatherings weren’t just a part of the party circuit—they were extensions of race day itself, amplifying the momentum of an already relentless weekend.

Vegas doesn’t just stage a spectacle; it becomes the spectacle, leaving even its most ambitious events feeling like they were made for this city all along. Formula 1 Las Vegas returns on November 20th through 22nd, 2025.