The Las Vegas GP is the third F1 race on the calendar to be held on a Saturday, let’s find out why.
In the 22nd event of the championship, the Circus will contend with a schedule different from usual. The Las Vegas GP is the third race of the 2024 F1 season to take place on a Saturday, though the reasons for this differ from the other two instances.
While the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races were held on Saturdays due to considerations related to Ramadan, in the case of Las Vegas, the reasons are primarily commercial.
Despite the recent boom in F1’s popularity in the United States, the sport’s nerve center remains Europe. With most team headquarters located there and the largest fan base concentrated on the continent, Formula 1 and Liberty Media are consistently mindful of ensuring that overseas races can be followed without major inconvenience in Europe.
Why is the Las Vegas GP on Saturday?
This explains the decision to race on a Saturday evening in Las Vegas. Given the time difference between the two continents, a Sunday evening race in Las Vegas would air on Monday morning in Europe, creating challenges for those engaged during the workweek.
For this reason, the green light for the 22nd Grand Prix of the year will take place when it is Sunday morning in Europe. This way, everyone can follow the race, which could potentially crown Max Verstappen as the champion.
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