WATCH: Is this the First Hot Lap of the Iconic Las Vegas F1 Track?!

Las Vegas GP announcement has got us all crying with happiness. From Drivers to fans, nobody can wait to pack their bags and fly off to this marvelous place at once.

They will hold the GP in accordance with the US local timings. However, proper coordination with the European and Asian markets is also expected, as the events take place during Thanksgiving week.

F1 is coming to Las Vegas Baby!

Las Vegas GP has been music to F1 fans’ ears. There have been people waiting for a Vegas GP redemption after a bad tenure back in 1981. Well, as fans, we will ignore what happened in 1981, and believe this is the official debut. The track is supposed to be somewhere around 6.1 km long and will have around 14 turns.

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21-year-old Dutch Esports champion Jarno Opmeer recently drove a hot lap on the track. The new camera angle for the helmet provides us stunning views of the track. While buildings stood in representation, one can visualize what the real race would look like. Moreover, in Opmeer’s opinion, he mentioned in the comments that the track consists of “Alot of straights”. If this is the case, then we can expect the track to be quick with a great chance of overtaking.

Drivers react to the announcement

According to several fans, DRS will play a key role in this race as one straight is almost 2 km long. This particular straight will consist of sensational iconic hotels as a part of its scenic beauty. The Venetian, the Bellagio, and Caesars Palace, you name it, and they’re all there. No wonder this race is anticipated to be exciting.

Just when the GP was announced, McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo‘s reaction was a highlight. The driver said, “I was going to retire from F1, I will not no more!”. There were other reactions too, like Sebastian Vettel claiming “I’m sure some drivers will spend some money on the casinos, Then they’ll try to earn it back on Sunday.”

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While many funny reactions emerged, it is clear that the F1 stars are extremely excited to race there. The Vegas circuit might have already become a fan favorite.