Las Vegas Grand Prix Disruptions Cause "Upset" As District Commissioner Brands First Year "The Toughest"
The excitement is palpable as Las Vegas prepares to welcome back F1 racing this November, with an all-new street layout that will take in the world-famous Strip. However, not everyone is thrilled about the necessary disruptions that come with such a grand event.
Local Clark County District E Commissioner, Tick Segerblom, said to KSNV:
"We've signed up for 10 years. So and honestly, the first year is gonna be the toughest because we're learning how to do things, including paving the road.
"[There are] some people that are upset about what happens, but once we get to get it down, then this is what we do best. And there's no place in the world like Las Vegas to have a Formula One."
The roads for the street circuit are set to be completely resurfaced in addition to the building of the paddock and pit area.
The inaugural race has a predicted economic impact of $1.3 billion, significantly more revenue than the 2024 Super Bowl, which is only projected to bring in $600-800 million.
Despite the initial growing pains that come with hosting such a massive event, Segerblom is optimistic about the long-term prospects for the city. He notes that the F1 franchise typically allows local people to run the race, but in this case, the F1 organisation is in charge of the whole thing, recognising the incredible potential for Las Vegas as an F1 destination. He continued:
"I've been told that every other F1 is actually a franchise where the local people actually run the race.
"This one, Formula One, didn't want to franchise it. They're in charge of the whole thing because they realised what a great boom this was going to be too."
The event is set for a long-term position on the F1 calendar until 2032.