F1 knew it couldn’t lean on quite the same intrigue for its second visit to Las Vegas. It also couldn’t realistically expect to repeat the money-spinning success of year one, which generated $1.5 billion dollars for the local economy and $77 million in tax revenue, outstripping all expectations.

Las Vegas held two championship races in 1981 and 1982, both title-deciding season-enders going under the name of the Caesars Palace Grand Prix, before the Nevada city returned to the calendar last year.

Plus where to play, eat and stay in Sin City during the big race, from Lewis Hamilton's exclusive package and trackside dinners with chef Gordon Ramsay to last-minute room and ticket deals.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished ahead of the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who netted 15 points. The Woking-based crew still has the lead in the constructor standings at 608 points,

Formula One statistics for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, round 22 of the 24-race season: Lap distance: 6.201km. Total distance: 309.961km (50 laps) 2023 pole position: Charles Leclerc (Monaco) Ferrari one minute 32.

The Heineken Silver Formula One race, now in its second year, is a star magnet. Check out the pictures of everyone on the ground, from Adele to LISA.