F1 Las Vegas 2026: Race Times in ET, CT and PT
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix is on Saturday, November 21, at 8 p.m. PT, which is 10 p.m. CT and 11 p.m. ET. It is a street race of 50 laps on the Strip, with no sprint, and the last U.S. round of the season.
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F1 Las Vegas 2026 schedule in ET, CT and PT
Times come from the official Formula 1 event page, converted to U.S. time zones.
| Day | Session | PT | CT | ET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov. 19 | Practice 1 | 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thu, Nov. 19 | Practice 2 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Nov. 20 | Practice 3 | 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Fri, Nov. 20 | Qualifying | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | Race | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. |
There is no sprint race in Las Vegas. Daylight saving time ended on November 1, so every U.S. time zone is on standard time for this race. See our F1 schedule 2026 for the rest of the season.
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit in numbers
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.201 km (3.85 miles), 17 turns |
| Laps | 50 |
| Race distance | 309.958 km (192.6 miles) |
| First Grand Prix | 2023 |
| Lap record | 1:33.365, Max Verstappen, 2025 |
The circuit runs through the streets of Las Vegas. F1 also raced there in 1981 and 1982, as the Caesars Palace Grand Prix. All figures come from the event page above. For how race length is set, see how long an F1 race lasts.
What is still at stake in Las Vegas?
The drivers’ title is already decided: Kimi Antonelli clinched it at the Mexico City Grand Prix and arrives in Las Vegas as the youngest champion in F1 history, on 380 points. The fight now is for second place, where Max Verstappen (261), Lewis Hamilton (259) and George Russell (250) were separated by 11 points after Mexico City, with São Paulo still to come before Vegas. Mercedes leads the constructors’ championship by 126 points over Ferrari. See the latest F1 standings 2026.
Las Vegas is the third-to-last round. After it, only Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain, worth at most 50 points to any driver. With 18 points for second place, the battle for runner-up between Verstappen, Hamilton and Russell can swing a long way in one race. For how Antonelli won the title, read how Antonelli clinched the 2026 title.
Where to watch and how to attend
See our guide to how to watch F1 in the U.S. for the broadcast. If you plan to go, our Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets guide covers general admission, grandstands and how to buy.
F1 Las Vegas 2026: frequently asked questions
The race is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. PT. The event runs November 19 to 21.
11 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 21. That is 10 p.m. CT and 8 p.m. in Las Vegas.
6.201 km (3.85 miles) with 17 turns. The race is 50 laps, or 309.958 km (192.6 miles).
No. The weekend has three practice sessions, qualifying and the race.
Max Verstappen, with 1:33.365 in 2025, according to the official Formula 1 event page.
Related reading
This article is part of our guide to watching F1 in the US.
Alex is the editor of Apexline, an independent Formula 1 and US motorsport site for American fans. Alex writes race previews, results and rule explainers, checks every result, point total and session time against formula1.com and the FIA, and converts race times to Eastern, Central and Pacific time. Read how we work in our editorial policy: https://vantage97.design/editorial-policy/
