F1 knew it couldn’t lean on quite the same intrigue for its second visit to Las Vegas. It also couldn’t realistically expect to repeat the money-spinning success of year one, which generated $1.5 billion dollars for the local economy and $77 million in tax revenue, outstripping all expectations.

The 2024 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix was a monumental success, as F1 hit the streets for the second time in front of sold-out grandstands.

Formula One drivers said the Las Vegas Grand Prix is finding its footing after its first year struggles and said they look forward to returning to Sin City for the flashy night race along the Las Vegas Strip.

Celebrities and Elvises descended on the paddock. Fireworks exploded after the race. And Formula One crowned its latest world champion, Max Verstappen. The Dutchman didn’t have the fastest car, nor has he for 70 percent of the season, he said. But he still managed to cement his name among the greats of the sport after finishing fifth.

Secondary-ticket prices for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix have cooled considerably compared to last year’s inaugural Formula 1 race on the city’s Strip.

Formula One statistics for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, round 22 of the 24-race season: Lap distance: 6.201km. Total distance: 309.961km (50 laps) 2023 pole position: Charles Leclerc (Monaco) Ferrari one minute 32.