F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Prompts Necessary Destruction As Building Continues
The new F1 season is already in full swing, and it's bringing with it all the glitz and glamour we've come to expect from this high-speed sport. And this season, all eyes are on the much-anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, set to take F1 to new heights with a $240 million infrastructure project.
But wait, what's this? Reports are coming in of destruction at the Vegas GP site? Don't panic, F1 fanatics, it's all part of the master plan to create the ultimate F1 experience by the end of the year.
Get Ready for 4 Days of F1 Fun
So, what can we expect from the Vegas GP? Well, for starters, it's going to be bigger and better than ever before, with the event spread over 4 days instead of the usual 3. The festivities kick off on Wednesday, with a star-studded opening ceremony to get fans in the mood. Thursday sees the start of practice sessions - a day earlier than usual - with qualifying scheduled for Friday. And then, at 10 PM PST on Saturday, it's time for the main event - the race itself. That's right, F1 fans on the East Coast will have to stay up until 1am to catch all the action.
All Eyes on the Revenue
Of course, the Vegas GP isn't just about thrilling fans with high-speed racing. It's also a big business opportunity for Liberty Media, who are expecting to rake in a whopping $500 million in revenue from the inaugural edition of the penultimate race of the season. And with all the hype around this event, it's not hard to see why.
Appetite for Destruction
So, what's the deal with all this destruction we're hearing about? Well, it turns out that Caesar's Palace and Clark County are demolishing a rotunda outside their property to make way for the Vegas GP infrastructure. The cost? A cool $157,500. Fox5vegas.com says:
“Demolition permits show that the 5,006 sq. ft. rotunda on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard, across from the LINQ, will be demolished along with landscaping, planters, pillars, statues and obelisk.”
Building a Dream
Despite the chaos, it's all in the name of progress. Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei recently revealed that the company has acquired 39 acres of land east of the Strip to build paddocks, pits, hospitality, and other venues for the Vegas GP. It's all part of the plan to create a world-class F1 experience that fans will never forget.
So, there you have it - the latest on the much-awaited Las Vegas GP. With a bigger event, more revenue, and a whole lot of demolition, it's shaping up to be an F1 season like no other.