LAS VEGAS.

It's the third grand prix in the Mojave Desert in this format, and last year's race saw Max Verstappen celebrate his fourth F1 world title.

The title race is closer this year, with Verstappen and Oscar Piastri looking to prevent leader Lando Norris winning his first F1 world championship.

Here's what's to come this weekend...

Weather forecast - cooler temps

The time zone shift means locally, the race weekend starts a day earlier than usual, with practice on Thursday night and the race on Saturday night (local time).

Cooler temperatures are forecast, with daytime highs of 14°C (58°F) on Thursday and Friday -- rising to 18°C (64°F) on Saturday -- and nighttime temperatures dropping to about 12°C (53°F).

Thursday and Friday evening could also see some light rain in the dese

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