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Over 300,000 fans attended the sold out 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix


The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a sold-out event with a weekend attendance of over 300,000 people.

Across the weekend, there were over 450 million video views and over 60 million online interactions with F1 content. More than 1,200 creators were involved, generating 1.8 billion impressions and 5,000 social posts. Media coverage also produced more than 43,000 articles.

The event offered an unparalleled scale of VIP access, featuring an impressive 44 private suites and five shared suites across the Paddock Club.

Formula 1, in a partnership with Liberty Media, also hosted an F1 Business Summit in Vegas, bringing together Global Partners, industry leaders and investors to explore the intersection of sports, entertainment, and culture.

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