2024 VEGAS GP: What’s changed?

[@dungbeetle.]

Still can’t believe that Carlos had to take a penalty last year in Vegas for the repairs to his car caused by the loose drain cover. Crazy.

[@lalaaaaaa08]

rules are rules 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@billythekid-bestservant1]

And worst of all, it's one of the reasons why ferrari lost the p2 championship. Had that been ferrari in the p2 standings, ferrari would create a better car for this year.

[@vojtechnovacek7776]

@@billythekid-bestservant1 They have much more money than they can spend under the budget cap rules so more prize money wouldn't help them. But if they finished P2, they would get less wind tunnel and CFD times so they would actually have worse car.

[@lalaaaaaa08]

@@billythekid-bestservant1 no, vegas wasn't the reason we lost p2

[@anoopbains1257]

life is not fair

[@kayleebeare]

Totally agree with the man talking about how it is cheaper to attend a race in Europe rather than the Las Vegas GP. Got a 3 day grandstand ticket to the Netherlands for next year cheaper than the Las Vegas GP general admission 3 day. Not including flights though. An Airbnb in a small town outside of Zandvoort was really cheap for 5 days as well with the train being a very reasonable option to get to the track. Just really unfortunate that the average American fan can’t attend.

[@catchnkill]

True. Once you are in Netherland you can take the high speed train to France and England. The trip will be a lot better than a Las Vegas trip.

[@df8340]

Sounds like a you problem, 3day grandstands are only $500 and suites are $1500. I’m not sure what you fly, but you’re not getting to Europe, a hotel, and grandstands seats for $500

[@kayleebeare]

@df8340 Not really a me problem as I don’t care to attend but I’m curious for future planning, where have you seen grandstands for $500? I’m seeing grandstand tickets for JUST quali day for $300. F1 website sold out and sold out quickly for GA. Also, no need to be rude. I was just stating my experience.

[@kayleebeare]

@@df8340 No need to be rude :) I attended the Austin GP instead this year, thanks!

[@catchnkill]

@@df8340 I think that you are correct. If strictly comparing apple with apple, the initial thread post writer cannot get a better deal to Netherland. I assume that he/she lives in a East coast city in U.S. However her post is valid if that person lives in Asia Pacific. The plane ticket price will be more expensive to LV than Amsterdam. The whole cost picture shifts to Netherland's flavour.

[@davidmartin1051]

Let the drivers/ teams know about the 24hr store that is affected...maybe some of the team personnel could buy their Hotel room provisions from them :) Great Video Thank you.

[@MrMousekillaz]

F1 Needs to compensate for their loss

[@821patty2]

What a good idea!

[@luffy0190]

Its not just 1 store..everything single business next to it on the same street is affected.

[@Bambeakz]

@@luffy0190 3 months buildup is just unacceptable for any buiseness around the track. That why they invented racetracks

[@NevAdv]

im a local... there are several people ive heard that are planning to spill over 50 gallon drums of some sort of oil just before they close the track. i hope they dont though but boy... many vegas locals people do not like F1 except for tourists.

[@suhailsweidi8169]

It actually pisses me off that certain businesses can be highly impacted negatively by an event. The day they turn around Monaco and close every balcony from public view, is the day they can do this type of shit. No one should suffer because of an entertainment event. These events should have a major positive impact to the citizens of that place, not only the big casinos and the major corporations.

[@KymIllman]

F1 hasn’t closed that balcony, they’ve just decided not to open it

[@lewisrundle2173]

​@@KymIllmanhe wasn't referring to that Balcony, rather F1 blocking the balconies of private residences in Monaco, in line with how they've covered walkways. It's also such a shame that a convenience store is affected so badly, given footfall should be up with the additional work crews in the area and then increase in visitors

[@BrianHoff04]

@@KymIllman If I recall, last year F1 was charging businesses along the track a certain amount of money for people that "might be able to see" the track during the race events. And that the amount was ludicrous. Denny's was interviewed about that last year. So, I suspect that charge still exists and Denny's has decided to close down their balcony area (and the sales that would have come from actual customers) rather than have to pay an exorbitant fee based on "potential people viewing" a race while dining at Denny's. That's where things go off the rails. That somehow Denny's (a private property) can even be subject to a fee they cannot afford because they happen to be adjacent to an event they did not make happen. This is about corporate greed as well as local Government over-reach. Probably costs too much money to challenge if this is even legal. I feel bad for the small market shown in the video. And the dude that said he flew his family to another country to watch an F1 race because the costs to attend it in his own city are too high. That's not how this should work. Not at all.

[@jn1982]

There's plenty of desert to build a premium road-race track just outside of Vegas.

[@qwj68boots]

​@jn1982 Yup, thought as much too but remember, F1 wants to add more street races in cities where all amenities are a stone's throw away. They earn more profit that way. That's why Spa will always be in jeopardy. It ain't about the racing.

[@atomic3325]

I feel like its kinda stupid and counter productive to go to such lengths to stop casual observers. 99% of them would not be paying customers anyway. If you let a casual diner have a few glimpses you might actually convert them into a fan. With all this blocking, well you precluding the opportunity of growing your audience at all. I think the extremely minimal loss in sales would be worth the exposure to the non-F1 initiated public. I mean some areas of obstruction are certainly reasonable, but some are not. It just smacks of greed and squeezing every drop out of the viewers.

[@tomnewham1269]

100%. I think the blocking of the bridges is to do with safety. I cannot think of an over head bridge at a race track that isn't blocked to stop pedestrian views.

[@df8340]

It’s a safety issue, literally every f1 track with has cover on the over track walkways

[@lucasrumd]

On the bridge/walkways it completely makes sense, but the perimeter of the track makes it look like a concentration camp. It should look more "natural", like monaco for instance.

[@Euddvmdi]

I dont agree with that at all. F1 is an exclusive and expensive sport to watch. If you dont have the money, then you shouldnt be able to watch it. Thats also just unfair to the people who do pay big amounts of money, if some random crowd can just go ahead and view it for free. Why would anybody then even pay if you can watch it for free? At the end of the day formula 1 is a buisness, that needs to consistently make money at each grand prix. Allowing free viewing spots at some gps would not only be inconsistent, it would hurt the exclusive brand Image f1 has.

[@MrGamerxpert]

@@Euddvmdi But certain GPs do have ways to watch it for free

[@KL-ii1xt]

I have been to the Singapore GP a few times and it was cheaper to fly from Florida to Singapore and stay 2 weeks than to go to the Las Vegas GP for 4-5 days .... cheers

[@ceejohansson]

I have no problem with rich people, happy for them. What I don't like on the other hand is when people with less money are kept out completely because of the insane cost of events such as this.

[@grooviefan]

This race is a joke.

[@davidemery1557]

I love this type of content, a view behind the scenes. Well done.

[@Kholmi.28]

When Max said that the direction the sport has taken is making the sport lose it's emotion and soul, I felt that. It's all about the show and sometimes it feels so constructed, it's like watching WWE. 😂 I hope the sport will reprioritise the racing in the near future. It seems Vegas has made an effort to improve the experience for fans this year so we'll be able to focus on the on track action. 👏

[@Cra8z27]

Great Video Kym. Thank you for confirming why I'm not attending again this year. I can fly to Austin, rent a car, and attend the USGP at COTA still for less money.

[@Klovar]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="444">7:24</a> so cool you got a first look at Lance Stroll!!!

[@evonne_o]

Rofl

[@chellios111]

😂😂😂 typical lance !!

[@821patty2]

😆😆

[@jamesachesa9455]

I was also about to make the same comment 😆

[@bhatiabn]

made me spill my coffee man

[@billythekid-bestservant1]

70% of revenues, whether if it's gross or nett, is a terrifying number. They should do something about that.

[@coldmorningcoffee101]

Whether it is gross or net, it would still be 70%. :) Agreed, totally unfair for the same local businesses to suffer repeated losses without a second thought from organisers.

[@CrispyZ1]

True, I need more reason for the banning of selling glass bottles because I don't see the rational thought about it.

[@thebanksfilms4426]

That gas station has a new number every time they are asked…I’m sure they are losing money…but not 70% 😭 as a local, place is empty as it is cause they keep their store not so clean.

[@jeremybenassi5014]

@@CrispyZ1 People could throw glass on the track, which would be bad. No glass containers is standard practice at most race tracks around the world.

[@Hated_Sien]

@@CrispyZ1 Drunk people will throw the glass on the track.

[@terryrobertson8382]

Thanks for the preview Kym. I'll be in my usual place, at home watching F1TV with my own food and booze. Stay warm.

[@_shreyash_anand]

This Grand Prix is the perfect example of what F1 shouldn't be. Cover windows so people can't see the track without paying $50000. Absolute perfection.

[@anthonybarton2103]

It's the worst race of the year. I feel like the drivers are not racing and just showing the fans the car. People go to these races to see cars race. No one cares about famous people at the race. Nobody goes to a race to see them. And their gear doesn't sell either. The new owners are pushing the WOKE DEI CRT ANTIFA BLM AGENDA and destroying F1.

[@matthewmartin3138]

Safety

[@vitruviusr]

​@@matthewmartin3138 Money

[@davidcolorado1968]

If your talking about covering the bridge windows, every track does this so people don’t just stop and stay in a walk way. I’ve been to COTA a few times for MotoGP and they had the bridge after the stadium section windowed up as well.

[@Coconutscott]

Anything for a buck...

[@katv1195]

Imagine telling the people of Monaco or Melbourne or Singapore or Baku they can't look out of the windows/balconies of their homes to watch glimpses of the race. Why are the LV organisers so horrible to the people of the city? This scummy race needs to never happen again. 🤢

[@donaldfedosiuk1638]

"Scummy" pretty much says it.

[@jameskelly5246]

F1 is bringing twice the level revenue of the Super Bowl to Vegas every year. You don't expect to watch Super Bowl out of your window for free or standing on a bridge, so what's the difference?

[@defnotatroll]

@@jameskelly5246 twice the level really? how come the revenue is so high? tourists who usually wouldn't come for the superbowl or what?

[@KisalYahampath]

@@jameskelly5246 Superbowl is held in a proper stadium. Not in public streets

[@_-TC]

Because it's the States man. Have you ever seen a Western country more actively hate their own people than the States? And they only made it worse for themselves in 2025 😂😂

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

Never have I felt less like going in person to a Grand Prix.

[@Bambeakz]

I think it is a must as fan to visit it once but that is about enough. I did visit 3 but the experience on TV is better. I rather visit a DTM or Lemans race.

[@Dustin24R]

@@BambeakzI think more about the Vegas GP in general. It’s a joke.

[@thebanksfilms4426]

@@Dustin24Rlast years race was one of the best on the schedule…if you think it’s a joke, then just don’t watch 😂

[@Dustin24R]

@@thebanksfilms4426In my opinion it is just an overall boring track. I didn’t think last years’ that memorable. Probably held higher because it’s been the only one.

[@thebanksfilms4426]

@@Dustin24R that’s fair, I’m not saying it’s the best circuit of the season. I’m just saying it was predicted to be kinda meh. But if you rewatch the race, it was rather good. I’d take Vegas over every other street circuit…

[@SamBarataliev]

Wow Kym! Now that's a whole mini documentary! I love that you spoke to the locals, it really feels more in depth about the place where races are going on ♥️

[@propheticpig868]

Las Vegas cabby here. Love the F1 here. I'm driving on the track every night ,! Digging it too.

[@KymIllman]

Good to hear

[@mtrps_]

im jealoussssss

[@coldmorningcoffee101]

Sounds like you're doing a better job of getting round it than Lance Stroll.

[@armenvegas]

Liar

[@Ramonatho]

Hi Kym, I live in Vegas and not too far from Harmon. I'm gonna walk down and see how close I can get to the track before security or police get upset and will let you know what I can and cannot see.

[@KymIllman]

I did see many people last year who found vantage spots along the track

[@tenningale]

@@KymIllman People would just go up and down the escalators because you can see the race from the top/upper parts. Or even at the Wynn people would just stand on the railings. There are some other soft spots for pedestrians.

[@Secretlyanothername]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="445">7:25</a> Lance Stroll getting some practice in

[@Jack44297]

😂

[@sadmermaid]

Lmao

[@thomas001000]

Thank you for showing the race from a different angle

[@DevanSabaratnam]

A lot of these problems (manhole covers, people stopping on the overhead walkways, access to local shops etc.) were all solved *very* effectively 40 years ago with the Adelaide street circuit, which was the first ever F1 GP I attended in person. Pity that the organisers today cannot tap into the experience and learnings of decades ago - would have saved them a lot of time, cost and annoyance.

[@jivewig]

40 years ago you didn't have ground effect cars creating vacuum at every spot

[@ALLRNDCRICKETER]

@@jivewig actually you did have ground effect cars in the late 80s, just not as powerful as todays cars

[@marklittle8805]

The organisers knew...but someone missed one small cover . Shit happens with brand new events

[@Alex-dk1um]

The outtakes at the end are starting to become my favorite

[@classiccarsandlifestyle]

Great video Kym. I hope you are able to do some more before the race starts. This is what is really interesting.

[@Sean22ei]

Best to watch tv on your sofa with a glass of wine. but I always watch and enjoy your enthusiasm.

[@Marqk-]

Yup, but even the cameras last year struggled to capture what was going on, Vegas as a race needs to go away

[@AI-Bundy]

Isn’t the race very early in the morning

[@Sean22ei]

@ not in the uk

[@tom4626]

@@Marqk-but money …….

[@melissaumphress7372]

Hopefully will see you there Kym! First F1 race and I'm so excited!

[@billgulker6187]

Vegas looks fantastic! A lot of great changes to enhance the event. Thanks for being such a good influencer for the event.

[@LordSaliss]

ahhhh. That's what I was wondering, why the Heineken area ticket prices were so low this year, when last year I saw it was all corporates suites and really expensive. So it was moved to a basic GA area due to demand being so low last year. I remember seeing both the Heineken and Bellagio high end areas barely 1/4 - 1/3 full.

[@SavouryLobster]

I went last year and will never be attending again. The way they treated fans after the drain cover incident was unacceptable. There were also zero announcements made or any way to hear what was going on in the race unless you were near the pitlane. Luckily i had f1tv playing audio in my ear but other fans near me did not get the chance to hear about anything happening. We had a screen far across from us, but with no audio its hard to tell whats really going on. After last year, im curious to see how many people bought tickets again. I know im not the only one who felt this way.

[@poeticnije]

Thanks for the behind the scenes look as Vegas Kim :) Have a great weekend. We look forward to some epic photo's :)

[@MagicalTrevor3]

Avoiding use of the word "Paddock" is ridiculous. They might as well ban all persons named "Stephen".

[@smith5312]

If F1 don’t want people being able to watch the race for free then have the race at a private track and not on public roads in the middle of a city. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Alto53]

Or they can have it in a city like Vegas and block the view, that works too.

[@MrGamerxpert]

@@Alto53 But Vegas isn't the only city track...

[@thebanksfilms4426]

They literally do this at private tracks…has nothing to do with greed…it’s literally a safety issue 🙄

[@red5standingby419]

@@thebanksfilms4426 Yeah can't have those people sitting in the upper balcony at that Denny's during the race. Wouldn't be "safe". 🙄

[@thebanksfilms4426]

@@red5standingby419 if you have people all wanting to get a view of the race…50+ people bunched up against against an edge…again this is don’t in all street circuits..

[@opus2006]

Caused an issue with Carlos' car. Polite understatement :)

[@chefboyartty]

Love these videos Kym, truly giving fans who can't make the race a different perspective. Keep being amazing!

[@fredjames9867]

All this saving the planet is inspiring

[@Julio-bc7pj]

have fun in there Kym, enjoy it

[@MelanieMears]

The F off at the end is hilarious. Thank you as always Kym 😀

[@MDelorean]

Love the nuanced view, cool to see all the spots you usually don't see.

[@abhishekmantrashetti4778]

I like it when you say the number of changes and show the Manhole at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="5">0:05</a>

[@didiermeynders]

Nicely done man, like how you give us all the background info.

[@dawnfaller4535]

Awesome vid Kym! 🙌🏽♥️🙏🏽 Want to thank you again for the unbelievable vids of the Vegas GP you did last yr, showing us in detail the actual ‘build’ up with updates & covering pretty much everything else BTS before & after the race, incl. taking us around the track! Those vids were greatly appreciated & specifically caught my attention for various reasons…became a humongous fan of your channel & you’ve been kickin’ serious ass ever since! You da man Kym! 🤘🏽 Thank you for all you do keeping us informed & of course, for the epic photos! 📸🔥🏎️

[@KymIllman]

My Las Vegas videos were my biggest videos of 2023 and there is still huge interest in this race despite a number of negative comments here, I have no doubt that over time all the issues will be ironed out in the public embrace this Race.

[@dawnfaller4535]

… not surprised in the least & I wholeheartedly agree! I love Vegas, have been there more than anywhere else & know it well. I totally felt & understood the disdain of the locals last yr tho…lol I think we would all feel the same if our own main commute was disrupted for that length of time, not to mention the issues of the local businesses… Las Vegas is a city of phenomenal growth, change & adaptation like no other city I’ve ever seen! It’s the city of entertainment & undoubtedly F1 will be embraced over time! Cheers & have the best time there…The drivers seemed to enjoy it…said it was a speedy track! Personally, I loved watching it! Definitely not a place to wish for rain however …😅 🏎️💨💨💨

[@YGhost_05]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="125">2:05</a> that's actually crazy

[@JohnGeorgeHill]

I always find it fascinating that most F1 tracks put their largest block of grandstands on the straights. As any true race fan knows, the action and the beauty takes place in the turns. I attended the one and only CART race in Downtown Vegas. The difference between that race and the F1 race was like the difference between a fine restaurant and a taco truck.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Yes there are Grandstands on the main start/finish line straights but that’s for several reasons; 1: these Grandstands overlook the pits so fans of the cars see pit stops etc. 2: it’s where the race starts so fans see the build up to the race (celebs on grid etc) 3: it’s where the race finishes so fans see the podium ceremony Beyond that I can’t think of many long straights at any F1 venue away from the start/finish that have Grandstands (maybe Monza on the run up to Parabolica but that stand is at the exit of the Ascari chicane). What other tracks are you referring to?

[@GloomGaiGar]

Safety issue. As you said, turns are where the action happens so areas around turns are the most accident prone. Less people there, less problems.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Vegas is basically all straights. But as a street track very limited space for other grandstands.

[@JohnGeorgeHill]

@@sultanoftippoo3857 "The action and the beauty," means that's where drivers take their lines and the art in that. A two to three second pit stop is the team working. The driver just has to hit his mark. If you want to be on a straight, most people will pick it as close to the end to see the passes going into the turn.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@@JohnGeorgeHill I totally agree with you, I’ve attended Grand Prix at Silverstone, Monaco, Spa, Hungaroring, Montreal & Monza and I’ve always watched from Grandstands on iconic corners for the reason you cite. My reply was in response to your point that “most F1 tracks put their largest block of Grandstands on the straights” by saying why pit lane Grandstands exist but couldn’t think of many Grandstands (at any F1 track) that are located on straights elsewhere on the circuit.

[@desshinnick9365]

That was awesome Kym, thank you.

[@HV71851]

Glad to be watching the race from home!

[@anaalvarado2745]

Thanks Kim for the amazing insights

[@evo6259]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="513">8:33</a> 10.000$ fine

😂

[@LouSassol69er]

Dominicali talking about making European tracks rotational. THIS track should be rotational with Miami.

[@Dustin24R]

I would gladly trade both of those tracks for European tracks.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Miami GP sucks. Parking lot and highway underpass. It’s the old Vegas race transported.

[@lookship]

Familiar music at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="166">2:46</a> 👀

[@ike621]

Sounds familiar but I can't... Put my finger on it... 😂 😒

[@LTSgonzo]

Thanks Kym for the insight. Always great.

[@GuillermoGomezGG1959]

Great coverage as always!! Keep bringing the Passion !! León Australiano- Chau Maite- Stay Hard

[@devbropa-wy1xl]

We make similar lights that you mentioned for the track, guess what it's less than $200. Waterproof and all.

[@qfc1313]

Thanks for the update.

[@KymIllman]

No worries

[@JIKwood]

It amazes me they thought it was a better idea to race on a street with tons of businesses on it and ruin their business for half a week rather than just build a brand new track out by the speedway and using the busses in the city to transport people from hotels on the strip to the speedway and help those same businesses.

[@tyt2006]

F1 is starting to be an exclusive sport, unfortunately.

[@jamesgallegos4665]

I live in Las Vegas and if it weren't for Kym and other vloggers documenting what's going on for the race, I'd have no idea what's happening downtown!

[@q3aryoko]

I was at Monza this year. I spent a week in Milan too. Flights stay, petty cash, Ticket. somewhere around 4k. That to me is a much better deal than buying a 3 day in a crappy part of the track in Vegas. I did like the race last year though, was good! But id rather watch it at home.

[@gregmckenna3858]

Great video, all the info I wanted, Thanks

[@ai-baking-f1]

Such a cluster $^%$. I've been an F1 fan for decades - this is the most ridiculous example of greed an inconvenience..... I hope they clear their ^%$ out quickly so that local businesses can recover

[@taverasmisael]

I enjoyed this video and this format so much.

[@KymIllman]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@summerladner180]

Thank you for the bts. I’m wondering we’ll be there Dec 6, how much will be torn down by then. One KZbinr said late Dec. I have my fingers crossed. My hubby’s 1st time there to see fountains etc.

[@discflame]

I've hardly seen an event have such an adversarial relationship with the city it's hosted in

[@jampalp]

shame its so problematic for the locals. alot of controversy around the way this race is held but i enjoy the fun take on how vegas showcases f1.

[@dereksamantha4000]

Great content once again thanks Kim

[@MainOffenderKZ]

best f1 channel, love these videos

[@KymIllman]

Thanks mate, much appreciated.

[@nnonotnow]

I look forward to your insightful investigation of disgruntled locals as you travel around tracks for the remainder of the year. I can't wait to hear what you come up with in Bahrain and Saudia Arabia.

[@nicksmith9]

I'm glad to get prices are less than half of what they originally were. This race is awful and I'm happy to see F1 leave that mess of a place

[@KrisRogos]

I don't like these barriers, but I wonder if this is something the F1 has to do to avoid liability. If there were loads of people on the bridges, it would either block them from being used by others or, worse, lead to a crush as people try to get closer unaware the bridges are over capacity and people on them would have no escape.

[@RatluBoogerbag]

I thought it was fascinating that the lady was selling mostly Lando and Max merch. You get the impression from some media outlets, Sky and the so called The Race, that america supports lewis.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Americans love winners.

[@dougwint]

This race is new but is literally in at the bottom of my wish list. I'd go to the Austin or Miami races before this one.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Miami is big big bucks too. Austin is it. Actually Montreal is (according to the data available) very reasonable. Hotels will still be a bit expensive but not Vegas crazy.

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Great update Kymbo, that’s USA in a nutshell hey! Enjoy and shooting! Photos that is 😊

[@RomansFiveDotEight]

@Kym Illman breaking the law @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="460">7:40</a>

[@ISUsammy]

The traffic flow seemed to be much better this year than it did last year. Just got home from a weekend at Wynn. Was out at Mirage last October when they were completing all of the paving associated with the circuit. Getting to and from the airport was much easier this year. It seems that either the locals have figured out different routes or there is genuinely less interruption. Pedestrian navigating was more my most noticed impact. Crossing the Strip is more limited to a few bridges and a few select at grade crossings. It would be interesting to see how things look on actual race weekend. We noticed a lot of tourists coming into town for the race. Seems like the ticket market is more steady than it was last year. Enjoy your trip and keep creating great content.

[@slaphead90]

I've always been of the opinion that street circuits are for the most part bad because they're typically too narrow with minimal run-offs and therefore produce little in the way of racing. However this video points out a whole new level of bad as these temporary tracks displace the locals and ruins local businesses. I always hear the excuse that bringing F1 to a city is a major boost to the local economy, but the truth is that whatever money is made as a result of F1 taking place never actually goes into the local economy, leaving those small businesses severely out of pocket, which in turn means that lay-offs of staff throughout the event are highly probable and would severely impact the ability of those workers to put food on the table for their families. Street circuits suck in every conceivable way imaginable.

[@supay6537]

Kym you are such hard worker 👏🏼🫡

[@TheGoatMumbler]

As usual, some of the best F1 info out there!

[@KymIllman]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@tb0ne315]

We have Sonoma, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca. Surely at least one of these is a better option than the Vegas strip.

[@YulHolic24]

They are sure better but the owners of these track don’t have a couple of hundred million dollars to pay for F1, even iconic tracks in Europe like Spa are struggling. With the current arrangement, track owners and organizers definitely hold the short end of the stick while F1/Liberty, FIA, Race Teams and drivers get to enjoy the money with their luxurious lifestyle.

[@master-kq3nw]

That tracks unsafe for f1

[@Jrh-rp7np]

We also have Indianapolis motor speedway road course.. Of course one of the worst races in F1 history took place there but that was a tire issue… track pavement issue….

[@master-kq3nw]

Indianapolis last race 2007 I doubt that ever back in f1in future ,Chicago want race new York too

[@BIGmanDAN72]

Most tracks in us are owned by NASCAR or Indy and they are not a fan of F1 coming to America

[@Ayare4]

I don’t get why people are upset with the blocking of the strip for the local commuters. Any real local wouldn’t drive on the strip to get to work.

[@strijdje17]

Insane. What a country. What a city. Sin city. 3th world country with elite pricing

[@f.kieranfinney457]

How is it a 3rd world city?

[@scooterinvegas1]

I live in Vegas and had no idea the F1 race was this weekend. I live and work far from the Strip, traffic and road closures wont be an issue. In the last 15yrs I've only been on or near the Strip twice.

[@kyleharrison713]

Just so everyone knows, the reason for all the rules are because of how people in the states act. Common sense and decency are not traits we show very often.

[@PVflying]

Great video and well done for successfully walking that route - Vegas is not set up for pedestrians (beyond the strip at least)!

[@Gabe_Cahan11]

It needs to be held in the summer if it’s going to be at night. Switch it with Miami on the calendar. Miami is still very warm this time of year

[@pauladame4973]

Vegas local here, love F1 coming to Sin City!

[@KymIllman]

I enjoy my time here for sure. It’s a different world.

[@vanbalzup6481]

How do you like Blackrock taking over your city and doing basically whatever they like with it now?

[@master-kq3nw]

Yes fun city and excellent circuit

[@thebanksfilms4426]

@@vanbalzup6481is this about black rock? Don’t think it is…👌

[@f.kieranfinney457]

@@KymIllman Vegas (the strip) is in America but it isn’t America, if that makes sense. It’s a strange place and much different from the classic ‘Hollywood’ Vegas it once was. The city itself is very normal.

[@scottszuba4641]

Vegas is an assault on taste.

[@daren32909]

Imagine going through all this trouble to stop 509 people from catching a glimpse of the race.

[@mickmckpng3153]

OneRepublic playing an event where it is now illegal to Stop and Stare...

[@nickparrotto8821]

going to be at the race can’t wait

[@charliepalmer3244]

My timeshare place on Harmon still has a policy that you have to stay 6 consecutive nights during race week, at 3xs points, lol. If they ever come back to earth, I'll be there that year.

[@LachieJohnson]

I’m just glad for me that race is 5pm on Sunday so i can watch

[@Chaka2225]

Woah, now I'm glad i didn't bother making the trip. I was planning on going and getting to see the race from somewhere in the public. They're already raising the prices of the rooms ×10 for the race weekend, oughta be able to see the race, even if only from far away

[@rc2634]

This is great insight

[@djblc2201]

This kind of corporate gatekeeping makes me feel embarrassed to be an F1 fan

[@paulgerrard9227]

The covered walkways make sense. Tge glass has a film that was destroyed last year. I was there a week after the race and every walkway on both sides had to have it peeled off, glass cleaned then reapplied. Its like a clear window tint but much much thicker. Guy told me each glass panel takes one guy 15 min. If not on glass vandals will scratch glass. I dont know what they all assume F1 should be free or cheap Its the same expensive show worldwide.. Its better on tv... Until danica speaks

[@NickMantisContentCreator]

Can’t wait!! Viva Las Vegas!!

[@evanssego7647]

I hope that the small business owners get some monetary reimbursement from F1 for all their troubles. The big companies will survive regardless but it's the mom and pop stores that I worry about.

[@nielspeelen5748]

It's the USA, what do you think?

[@Picard47Lock]

See you at the track Kym!

[@GlauBueller-qp8ne]

Great job. Awesome info for race goers. KUTGW

[@SuperfluousIndividual]

Completely irrelevant to the topic, but that law that stops people from stopping on the pedestrian bridges seems more like a safety "procedure" than anything else. I don't know what types of loads those bridges were designed for, but I think it'd be fair to assume they never thought that the whole bridge would be packed full of people like a subway cart at rush hour for ~2h. Therefore, they came up with that law to ensure the authorities have the right to remove people from the bridges. That's what I like to think, anyways. On the other hand, it is the US, so who knows for sure... 😅

[@desertrider325]

I'm local in Vegas, let me come with you on race day? Long time subscriber.

[@vavillegon]

i have a flight to las vegas tomorrow.. 😅 can i join you?

[@joeblack381]

solid video!