LAS VEGAS — 2023 was the first year Formula 1 (F1) took to the streets of Las Vegas for a new United States race. Monaco suddenly had a rival for all the glitz, if not the glamour, of a spectacle in the pantheon of F1 venues. Sadly, the street setup was also quite similar meaning the race looked, to me, to be a bit of a bore, even if the events surrounding and supplementing the race were spectacular.

When I sat down to actually watch the racing in 2023, I was surprised at how enjoyable it actually was. That enjoyment repeated in 2024 with another exciting race taking place on track. Rainfall and cold temperatures this year showed how difficult it was to keep this era of F1 car going on track in Vegas.

Qualifying on Saturday night was thrilling to watch. Many people within the realm of F1

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