Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing Wins the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Mercedes Driver Doriane Pin Clinches F1 ACADEMY™ World Drivers’ Championship
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX returned for its third year, once again transforming the Las Vegas Strip into a global stage for world-class racing, entertainment and hospitality, November 20-22, 2025. Under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit®, Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing claimed victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while Mercedes Driver Doriane Pin secured the F1 ACADEMY™ Championship title.
The sold-out crowd experienced the spectacle firsthand, as the 3.8-mile circuit delivered a weekend of thrilling competition. With another year of exciting overtakes and high speeds, the race reinforced the Las Vegas Strip Circuit’s® reputation as one of the most competitive and exhilarating tracks on the Formula 1® calendar.
Highlights from the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025 include:
- Max Verstappen emerged P1, securing the top spot in the race.
- Celebrities like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Cynthia Erivo, Mark Walhberg, Travis Scott, Michael Rubin, Uzo Aduba, A’ja Wilson, Brooks Nader, Magic Johnson, Damson Idris, Noah Beck, Madeline Petsche, Paul Wesley, Joey Graziadei, Kelsey Anderson and others were spotted throughout the weekend, many making red-carpet appearances ahead of lights out.
- The Disneyland Band brought its timeless magic alongside Adrian Lyles to the grid with a special performance of the national anthem.
- Louis Tomlinson, Kane Brown, DJ Pee .Wee, Steve Aoki, Kaskade and more brought the energy with pre-and-post race entertainment.
- Fans enjoyed performances across the Las Vegas Strip Circuit® from T-Pain, mgk, Zedd, Shaggy, Dillon Francis, SOFI TUKKER, Lauv and more.
- A full-sized drivable LEGO 1950s Cadillac, built from over 418,000 bricks, chauffeured the three top F1® drivers – Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell – to the Winner’s Stage, with actor Terry Crews at the wheel.
- The Bellagio Fountains took center stage like never before with a Disney x F1 Fountain Show, a stunning fusion of music, lights and water choreography.
- Guests indulged in exclusive culinary offerings from Chef Gordon Ramsay and Papi Steak at the Gordon Ramsay at F1 Garage and Papi Steak Garage.
- New fan experiences debuted, including the first-ever Hello Kitty Grandstand and the Paddock Club™ Rooftop Trackside Tavern. As well as returning favorites such as the Skybox, Heineken Silver Main Grandstand and T-Mobile Grandstands.
- This year featured an earlier 8 p.m. race start along with expanded fan-zone access across the East Harmon and Koval Zones.
- There was even more on-track action for 2025, including the addition of the F1 ACADEMY™, where the all-female series concluded on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit® and saw Mercedes’ Doriane Pin claim the Championship.
Max Verstappen Places P1 and Doriane Pin Claims Victory in the F1 ACADEMY™ Championship
As the lights dimmed on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit®, spectators were captivated by 50 laps of thrilling competition along the 3.8-mile track as they raced past the city’s world-famous resorts, casinos and landmarks.
F1 ACADEMY’s™ finale took place on the streets of Las Vegas, which included a brand-new collaboration with Hello Kitty. This first-of-its kind partnership featured an exclusive 36-piece merchandise collection, dedicated Hello Kitty Grandstands and interactive fan activations at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
A Weekend Filled with World-Class Entertainment and Cuisine
The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere featured headliners T-Pain, mgk and Zedd, joined by SOFI TUKKER, Lauv, Cimafunk, Balu Brigada, Cassian and others. The area created a festival-style party under the glow of Sphere with premium track views, activations and exclusive access to T-Mobile Club Magenta for T-Mobile customers.
At the Heineken® Stage in East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – the largest fan zone – Shaggy, Dillon Francis, Jazzy, BANDABBA, Awakening, JABBAWOCKEEZ and more gave thrilling performances, while all 20 Formula 1® drivers appeared for Q&A’s and autograph sessions in the East Harmon and Koval Zones.
Additional entertainment on the Grid included sets by Louis Tomlinson, Kane Brown, VAVO, DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak), Steve Aoki and Kaskade during exclusive pre-and post-race shows for premium ticket holders. Additional entertainment in the Paddock Club™ included Las Vegas favorites Colin Cloud, Mat Franco and Piff the Magic Dragon.
For the first time ever, Mickey Mouse took the stage at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The icon appeared in front of the Fountains of Bellagio for a dazzling Disney Live Entertainment water performance, complete with music and pyrotechnics, while the Disneyland Band brought its timeless essence to the Grid for the national anthem. Mickey & Friends also joined Formula 1’s pitlane walk ahead of qualifying for an unforgettable celebration of racing and 70 years of Disneyland.
Exclusive dining offerings throughout the weekend included Gordon Ramsay at F1® Garage and F1® Garage | Papi Steak, where both brought two ultra-exclusive, chef-driven takeovers. Gordon Ramsay transformed an F1® Garage into “Ramsay’s Garage,” delivering a luxurious trackside experience personally overseen by the world-renowned British chef himself, where guests savored his signature culinary creations just feet from the racing action. Papi Steak from Fontainebleau Las Vegas – the famed steakhouse from David “Papi” Einhorn and David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality – took over its own F1® Garage, pairing high-energy ambiance and top-tier hospitality with unmatched views from the starting line to the podium.
Ultra-Luxury Hospitality
Situated in the heart of Grand Prix Plaza, the Paddock Club™ offered ultimate Las Vegas hospitality with unparalleled views of the start-finish straight, pit stops and a rooftop vantage point overlooking Turns 1-4 and Turn 17. Guests enjoyed exquisite dining, premium beverages, exclusive F1® experiences such as pit lane walks and meet-and-greets, plus access to the Heineken® Stage for live entertainment and driver interviews.
Positioned above the Heineken® Main Grandstand, the Skybox featured premium views of the start and finish lines from its indoor lounge and outdoor terrace. Its sleek, Rat Pack-inspired design transported guests to Las Vegas’ golden age, while roaming entertainment added a nostalgic touch throughout the weekend. This also included interactive fan activations in the East Harmon Zone and the Heineken® Stage, with live entertainment, driver interviews and autograph sessions.
Ideal for diehard fans, the Turn 3 Club provided prime views of Turns 3 and 4, where drivers tested their strategies before hitting the Koval Straightaway. This all-inclusive experience featured gourmet food, beer, wine and spirits, along with granting access to fan activations and live entertainment at the Heineken® Stage.
The Wynn Grid Club hospitality suite within the Paddock Club™ boasted 360-degree views of the track, including breathtaking views of the start/finish line. Guests enjoyed an unprecedented F1® race experience with access to private terraces overlooking the action on Turns 1 and 2, elevated cuisine and cocktails, best-in-class service and more.
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Fountain Club delivered unparalleled track and Fountains of Bellagio views, front-row seats of the Las Vegas Grand Prix Winner’s Stage, private indoor and rooftop hospitality decks and unlimited food and beverage throughout the weekend.
Community Events
Las Vegas Grand Prix hosted a Community Day where 400 local middle school STEM-focused students from the Clark County School District were welcomed to Grand Prix Plaza for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event and a chance to learn about a variety of careers in racing.
As part of the F1® ACADEMY‘s “Discover Your Drive” program, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada also participated in a motorsport career discovery workshop featuring a guided tour, meet-and-greet with F1® ACADEMY female drivers, and had an opportunity to earn a new “Women in Motorsport” Girl Scout patch.
Activations Throughout the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Attendees could celebrate the race with unique activations in each area. Highlights included:
- Driver appearances on the Heineken Stage at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- The F1® Neon Chapel at Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- Previews of Grand Prix Plaza’s new 4D F1® Theater, as well as F1® SIMS, F1® Engineering Hub, a Podium Moment, Pit Wall Experience and Pit Stop Photo Opportunity at Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- A LEGO® Build at T-Mobile Zone at Sphere where fans could assemble cars as well as a LEGO® Retail Pit Stop
- Hello Kitty® Activations like Hello Kitty’s Pit Stop Café, photo moments with Hello Kitty herself and branded helmets at Koval Zone by Heineken®
- Girl Scouts of the USA cookie tasting area at Koval Zone by Heineken® and Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- Liquid I.V.® Hydralab featuring unique takes on mocktails; as well as a Hydration Multiplier station that scans hands to test real-time hydration levels at Flamingo Zone by Caesars Rewards® at Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- Doritos Human Claw Machine where guests were harnessed into the claw while friends guided their movements to grab oversized prizes, as well as a Doritos Loaded Food Truck at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- Sampling and giveaways from BIODERMA, the official skincare partner of the race at Koval Zone by Heineken®
- A Heineken® Trophy Tower that provided an unforgettable vantage point at Koval Zone by Heineken®
- A Mercedes vehicle display at Koval Zone by Heineken®
- Evian Club Hydration stations within all fan zones
- Chess.com exhibition model where guests could compete against grandmasters Aman Hambleton and Eric Hansen at Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- Neon Graffiti Wall in Koval Zone by Heineken® where fans created digital art using vibrant colors
- A restaurant pop-up from Resorts World Las Vegas’ Stubborn Seed at Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- A “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” neon billboard installation at Grand Prix Plaza Zone
- Neon Big Top that hosted a rotating lineup of live performances like Rolla Bolla, roller-skating acts, acrobatics, LED BMX, LED spinning cube act and more at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- Silent Discos at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and West Harmon Zone
- Local Las Vegas muralists painting a towering F1® helmet at Flamingo Zone by Caesars Rewards®
- Glow Games – an open-air playground with light-up ping pong, mini golf, cornhole and others – at Flamingo Zone by Caesars Rewards®
- Heineken® Paddock Bar and Heineken® Star Bar
- Moët & Chandon Kinetic Bar and TAG Heuer Time Totem in the Champagne Garden.
- A Heineken® Cockpit replica F1 car at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Cocktail Bar taste of Kassi Beach House at East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- Aramco “Fuel The Future” race simulators at West Harmon Zone
- Neon Tattoo Studios – featuring glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoos – at West Harmon Zone
- Pepsi Challenge blind taste test at West Harmon Zone
The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 is set to return November 19-21, 2026. Fans can lock in the best available ticket price by placing a deposit via the Las Vegas Grand Prix website.
