With anticipation reaching a fever pitch over the last week, Formula 1 finally got the Las Vegas treatment Wednesday night, and from all the photos and videos surfacing on social media, things seem to be off to a fantastic start.
The F1 festivities got started with the Las Vegas Grand Prix Opening Ceremony, and Vegas set the stage for what should be a fun weekend like only Vegas can.
Set behind the familiar backdrop of lights in the Vegas skyline, there were also fireworks, and a concert and even The Sphere got involved. Here’s a look at some of the best moments.
The concerts
Very cool opening ceremony here at the #VegasGP….
9 different artists popping up including Journey, Kylie, John Legend, DJ Tiesto and 30 Seconds to Mars! pic.twitter.com/NxyPFzDp0v
— Karun Chandhok (@karunchandhok) November 16, 2023
John Legend ladies and gentlemen here at Formula1 this is a amazing experience. pic.twitter.com/gioRQRk1OH
— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) November 16, 2023
Thirty Seconds To Mars 🫶🫶 pic.twitter.com/FeqelCDqYA
— JOSÉCHO 🐢 (@JosesitoAVT) November 16, 2023
There were a lot of other performers throughout the night like Keith Urban, Andra Day and Steve Aoki. I specifically loved Kylie Minogue’s backup dancers, though. Slayed!!! pic.twitter.com/J2F8fly6Bi
— grace da rocha (@gracedarocha) November 16, 2023
🇺🇲 Carlos with Marshmello earlier! 🌶️#CarlosSainz | #LasVegasGP | #F1 pic.twitter.com/JqHEmhs1Q7
— Carlos Sainz News (@CSainzNews_) November 16, 2023
The fireworks
The @F1LasVegas opening ceremony was the most incredible thing we’ve ever seen! #LasVegasGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/VpR0BPJCff
— Dayna Roselli (@DaynaRoselli) November 16, 2023
An opening ceremony to end all ceremonies 🎤⬇️ #LasVegasGP #F1 #Vegas pic.twitter.com/1FUEcTM3Zd
— Las Vegas (@Vegas) November 16, 2023
F1 opening ceremony is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YUIOofeiph
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 16, 2023
The Sphere
It’s all getting very, very exciting 🤩#F1 #LasVegasGP @SphereVegas pic.twitter.com/641gSIcLL3
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 16, 2023
Team introductions
A spectacular introduction for our teams in Vegas 🤩#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/2Cx2VeJz4i
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 16, 2023
Wait for it… 😂 @carlossainz55 didn’t wanna leave! #LasVegasGP 🇺🇸 #F1 pic.twitter.com/Pu2OfGbKhv
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 16, 2023
We’re all feeling that Fernando love 😘🫶#HaasF1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/D8x5P3UwnF
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) November 16, 2023
I love how we all agree that the Vegas GP will go down in history as the Hunger Games GP 🤝#LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/R5l95cbpTz
— diana ⁴ ¹⁶ ⁸¹ ˡˡ¹⁵ (@lando_leclerc) November 16, 2023
Drivers' presentation during the opening ceremony. Britcedes were clearly the crowd favourites!! 🤗🔊#LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/YfbYoW8kCO
— Sir Lewis Updates (@LH44updates) November 16, 2023
Driver excitement
Lewis is buzzing about being in Vegas 🙌#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/wDnDo7kR2e
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 16, 2023
“Hello, hello hello! I love Las Vegas” 🤩
Take a walk down the paddock with us ✌️ #LasVegasGP 🇺🇸 #F1 pic.twitter.com/t7AkDFGloA
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 16, 2023
The light show
Lighting up the Las Vegas skyline ⚡️#LasVegasGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/MCuEtNE6iA
— F1 Las Vegas (@F1LasVegas) November 16, 2023
Sensory overload at the Las Vegas Grand Prix opening ceremony. Drones. Lights. Jared Leto. So much going on. #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/iM7Ew2aDSS
— Brett Forrest (@brettforrest89) November 16, 2023
An actual ride down the Vegas strip
The @MercedesAMG Safety Car sends it down the Las Vegas Strip for the first time 🤩#LasVegasGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/UqcerilLnt
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 16, 2023
