I bought my ticket for the Sphere zone today. Locals can get them today. General public is pretty soon. Prices went down this year. But --I was told food is no longer "included" (water is). The reason I was told is people wanted higher quality and shorter lines. I thought the food the 2nd year was not as good as the first year when Wolfgang Puck ran it. They might now have different levels of food instead of one size fits all. It wasn't "bad" but the first year was better and more interesting. So the price dropped, but you need to pay for your own food. Its a trade off that they think will improve things. The LV GP "experience" will open officially in a few weeks. I'm going to Hong Kong on the day it opens but I'll try to report on it the following week. From what I've heard its pretty cool.
Completely agree with you that the food was better in 2023. Honestly, the whole event seemed better that first year… the concession stands nearest me had zero water, only the chocolate portion of the s’mores brownies, and the hot dogs were freezing about half an hour before lights out. Tequila was the only alcohol left, too. I have been in the Sphere zone (grandstand 102) both years, and renewed the same seats for 2025. Thought about changing to be near T1 and the pit complex, but none of the available seats seemed to have the view I was hoping for. Will have to keep checking SeatGeek. Looking forward to November!
They once hated the Vegas GP -- now they join them Las Vegas Grand Prix partners with casino that once sued race officials https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/las-vegas-grand-prix-partners-with-casino-that-once-sued-race-officials-3370254 The Las Vegas Grand Prix has entered into a partnership agreement with a casino that was formerly suing the Formula One event. Ellis Island, located just next to Grand Prix Plaza on Koval Lane just north of Harmon Avenue, entered into a partnership with the grand prix to become an official venue of the race. Ellis Island hosted a spectator zone for the inaugural 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, but then sued the race, arguing that the event impeded access to its property, since the circuit mainly runs on public roads, including Koval. Traffic in front of the property was impacted leading up to the race for set up, during the race when the street is closed with F1 cars are on the track and while tear down occurs, the suit claimed. The local casino filed suit in April 2024 seeking damages in excess of $50,000, with Ellis Island’s attorney, J. Randall Jones, saying last year that the property was out millions of dollars due to the race. The case was dismissed in September by judge Joanna Kishner, according to court records. “We are thrilled to be growing our partnership with Ellis Island,” Emily Prazer, president and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc, said in a statement. “Over the last two years, we have committed to working with the community and local businesses to ensure they are part of the race week excitement. Ellis Island is not only a great partner for us but also offers fans another exciting viewing locations along the circuit.” Race officials have been working to smooth their relationship with the community after the first-year disruptions. There were nine months of road impacts tied to the 2023 race, as crews needed to repave the 3.7-miles of public road where the race is run and a temporary bridge on Flamingo Road over Koval. The 2024 race saw less road issues tied to race infrastructure work and the Flamingo bridge was half the size of the 2023 race. Aside from lessened road work grand prix officials have been giving away tickets to various Southern Nevadans, with the most recent recipients this month being the owners of Tacotarian restaurants and a teacher at Greenspun Middle School in Henderson. Locals were also given the opportunity to purchase tickets to the 2025 race a day earlier than the general public. Ellis Island will be able to host the annual Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada Halloween Bash at Grand Prix Plaza, as part of the partnership. Details on Ellis Island’s spectator zone and hotel packages for race weekend Nov. 20-22 will be announced at a later date. “As we enter into this partnership with our neighbors on Koval Lane, we look forward to working with Las Vegas Grand Prix to extend our offerings at Ellis Island during race weekend and beyond,” Gary Ellis, owner of Ellis Island said.
This is a family run Casino, maybe the last big one in Las Vegas. Local favorite. I thought when the route was first planned in front of them it would be perfect for them. They didn't like that Koval was torn up for 8 months. But now they see the benefit, even year round. Koval is wider and better now after the F1 construction. Its all about the $$$$.
