Skip to main content

Downtown Las Vegas gears up for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Watch F1 racing while you swim, feast, or fest in downtown Las Vegas

By Bruce Brown Published October 29, 2024

Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino will e the home of the Red Bull Watch Party. — Courtesy Circa Resort & Casino

The 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race circuit is on the Vegas Strip November 22-24, but Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas is getting ready for the big event also. Race fans will have a choice of watch parties at Stadium Swim or the world’s largest sportsbook and being part of a free inaugural music festival with multiple headliner artists.

Red Bull watch party:

The Red Bull watch party at Stadium Swim takes place on November 23. Stadium Swim is a year-round pool complex and amphitheater with a 143-foot high-definition screen and six heated swimming pools. A Red Bull RB 14 Static Car will be displayed for selfies and group photos, and the venue will feature race-themed cocktails. Admission to the Red Bull watch party will be free to guests 21 and older who attend wearing race gear.

Fans watching the 2023 LVGP at Stadium Swim. — Courtesy o Circa Resort & Casino

World’s largest sportsbook watch party:

The world's largest sportsbook at Circa Resort & Casino.
Circa Resort $ Casion is also the home of the world’s largest sportsbook, with a three-story, 78-million-pixel high-definition screen and a 1,000-plus viewing capacity. Race fans can enjoy food from the Victory Burger & Wings Company’s selection of American classics and Carolina-style barbecue from Project BBQ. Bottle service is also available at the sportsbook.

Recommended Videos

Neon City Festival:

1 of 5

Seven Lions to perform at the Neon City Festival. — Seven Lions Courtesy Circa Resort & Casino

Twista will perform at the Neon City Festival. — Twista Courtesy Circa Resort & Casino

Twista will perform at the Neon City Festival. — Russell Dickerson Courtesy Circa Resort & Casino

The All-American Rejects will perform at the Neon City Festival. — The All-American Rejects Courtesy Circa Resort & Casino

Alison Wonderland will perform at the Neon City Festival. — Alison Wonderland Courtesy Circa Resort & Casino

New this year, the Neon City Festival (NCF) will light up downtown Las Vegas November 22-24 in a combination of music, art, and culinary experience free for fans, friends, and family of all ages. Located along the Freemont Street Experience and nearby downtown areas, the festival will feature food and beverage vendors, fireworks, and art shows. Featured musical headliners for the NCF are Seven Lions, Wista, Russel Dickerson, The All-American Rejects, and Alison Wonderland.

Former Contributing Editor

Bruce Brown Contributing Editor As a Contributing Editor to the Auto teams at Digital Trends and TheManual.com, Bruce…

Topics

Auto

Is the BMW XM a perfect blend of practicality and performance

What it lacks in handling, it makes up for in comfort and practicality

Car, Transportation, Vehicle

The BMW XM has received a bit of a mixed response, but there’s a strong argument that it’s a logical next step on from the BMW M5. Think about it, the M5 is special because it combines practicality with exceptional performance. The BMW XM does the same thing, though you’re trading a little handling quality for far more practicality.

On a recent venture in BMW’s performance SUV, I weighed up the pros and cons of BMW’s most divisive vehicle. And it may be a better choice than BMW’s flagship.

Auto

Is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 the best sports coupe on the market?

It's fast, good looking, and the sound of its V8 will send shivers down your spine.

Side view of a Mercedes-AMG GT 63

When it comes to entertaining vehicles, it’s hard to beat a good sports coupe. And, despite it being a competitive segment, there’s an argument that the Mercedes-AMG deserves a spot close to the top of the sports coupe table.

In terms of direct rivals, the AMG sits in a similar bracket to the Porsche 911, Maserati Granturismo, and the BMW M8 Competition. All of which offer a lot of power, excellent handling, and an eye catching exterior.

Auto

McLaren and Motul develop bespoke lubricant to keep them on top

Motul uses McLaren Racing to test the limits of their formulas

Auto Racing, Car, Formula One

My first vehicle was a 1988 Ford Ranger. It was small, reliable, and the perfect first car. However, I wasn't allowed to park it in the driveway at home because it went through as much oil as it did gas. The leak was bad enough that I had to check and refill the oil once a week. The same cadence as the gas tank. That was where I learned the importance of fluids for cars. McLaren hits the Formula 1 tracks across the globe with that importance at the forefront of mind as they compete for the championship, and will now be teaming with Motul to take their collaboration for the world's most reliable lubricant to the world of endurance racing. From the high stress of speed in Formula 1 to the endurance of long-distance racing, the perfect bespoke lubricant is on the way.

McLaren was already using a very high-performance transmission fluid, with an extremely high level of requirements. Our challenge was to go even further: decrease friction losses even more while ensuring lubricant durability over time. The formulation developed with McLaren Racing has been validated to maintain its performance over several thousand kilometers under Formula 1 conditions. And this is only the beginning: in F1, cars are constantly evolving, and the formulation will continue to progress as well. - Julien Plet, Head of R&D at Motul.