skysports - 11/13/2026 8:04:11 AM - GMT (+2 )
Formula 1 heads for the bright lights of Las Vegas with both 2026 titles settled, but the competitive picture at the front of the grid tighter than it has been at any other stage of the season.
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit opens the triple header of events that conclude the campaign with the race on the streets of Sin City quickly followed by a fortnight in the Middle East for the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix.
Last time out at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes completed a title double by sealing the Constructors' Championship a week on from Kimi Antonelli becoming F1's youngest ever world champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Despite closing out both championships, Mercedes are actually enduring their most difficult period of the season, with their rivals regularly outperforming them.
McLaren's Lando Norris claimed his third win of the season in Brazil, while Ferrari may well have claimed a one-two the weekend before in Mexico had Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc not clashed on the first lap.
Max Verstappen has featured on the last eight podiums, a run which has moved the Red Bull driver 17 points clear of Antonelli's team-mate George Russell in the battle for second in the standings, with Hamilton just a point further back.
The race for third in the constructors' standings is also very much on, with Red Bull just 17 points clear of McLaren. The duel for seventh is also tight with Haas only three points ahead of Audi.
That will ensure there is plenty to play for as F1 makes its fourth appearance at the stunning street circuit since Las Vegas returned to the sport's calendar in 2023.
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With all track sessions running in the late afternoon or evening local time in Vegas, which is eight hours behind the UK and Ireland.
Sky Sports F1 viewers need to set their alarms - or, in the case of first and final practice, perhaps just stay up late - to watch the weekend's sessions live. Qualifying and the Grand Prix itself both start at 4am GMT.
Full F1 session re-runs will also be shown on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event each morning, while there will also be highlights available to watch on the Sky Sports website and app.
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Considered F1's most ambitious project to bring racing to the heart of Las Vegas and the city's world-renowned Strip, the street track runs to 3.8 miles in length and features 17 corners.
The layout winds past some of Vegas' most famous landmarks, such as the Venetian, the Bellagio Fountains and the Eiffel Tower at Paris, and features a 1.2-mile flat-out blast down the Strip.
With an average speed of 150mph across Russell's dry-weather pole position lap in 2024 (2025's qualifying was wet), Vegas represents F1's second-fastest street track after the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia. It has also proved itself to be good for racing, with plenty of overtaking and action over the first three years.
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With the race again taking place late in November, the 2026 edition is set to follow the pattern of the first three events in terms of weather conditions.
Day-time temperatures in the mid-high teens are set to be followed by chilly evenings as temperatures drop towards single figures in Nevada's Mojave Desert. No rain is currently forecast during track days.
Las Vegas GP dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1's live schedule - practice, qualifying and raceThursday November 19
2am: Drivers' Press Conference
5am: Paddock Uncut
Friday November 20
12am: Las Vegas Grand Prix Practice One (session starts at 12.30am)*
1.55am: F1 Academy Practice*
2.50am: Team Bosses' Press Conference
3.45am: Las Vegas Grand Prix Practice Two (session starts at 4am)*
5.25am: F1 Academy Qualifying*
6.10am: The F1 Show*
Saturday November 21
12.15am: Las Vegas Grand Prix Practice Three (session starts at 12.30am)*
2.10am: F1 Academy Race One*
3am: Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying build-up*
4am: LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING*
Sunday November 22
12.15am: F1 Academy Race Two*
2.30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Las Vegas GP build-up*
4am: THE LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX*
6am: Chequered Flag: Las Vegas GP reaction*
*also live on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the UK and IrelandGot Sky?
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from Practice on Friday to the Las Vegas Grand Prix itself on Sunday November 22 at 4am
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app - with the option to go onboard with any driver!
Not got Sky?
Stream: Non-Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the Las Vegas GP on mobile with the Sky Sports appSky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the 'Live' section at 2.30am for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 4am
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you'll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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Formula 1 next hits The Strip for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, live on Sky Sports F1 from November 20-22. Stream Sky Sports with NOW
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