Las Vegas GP: Start Time, Schedule, Weather, Predi…

With only three races left in the 2025 F1 season, the Las Vegas GP arrives at a moment when every point counts. McLaren leads the constructors’ title comfortably, but the drivers’ championship remains wide open.Lando Norris holds the advantage, Oscar Piastri sits close behind, and Max Verstappen, third in the standings, lurks within striking distance if the papaya cars stumble.AdvertisementVegas is one of the few modern street circuits where overtaking is not just possible but expected. The Strip’s mile-long blast and punishing braking zones mean the race is rarely processional. And with the season in its closing stretch, even a single off-beat result could transform the final run to Abu Dhabi.How to Watch the 2025 Las Vegas GP (ET)Venue: Las Vegas Strip CircuitLocation: Las Vegas, NevadaRace Weekend: November 20-23, 2025Race Start: Saturday, 11 p.m. ETAdvertisementWeekend Broadcast Schedule (ET):Practice 1: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – ESPNEWSPractice 2: Thursday, 11 p.m. – ESPN2Practice 3: Friday, 7:30 p.m. – ESPNEWSQualifying: Friday, 11 p.m. – ESPN2Grand Prix: Saturday, 11 p.m. – ESPNStreaming: Available on Fubo and ESPN Unlimited. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: A rainbow above the Welcome to Las Vegas sign is seen in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)Clive Mason/Getty ImagesA Track That Rewards Courage, And Punishes HesitationThe Vegas layout spans 3.8 miles and 17 corners and two DRS zones feeding a straight where cars exceed 210 mph. Unlike several newer street races, this circuit rewards drivers who brake late and commit early. The heavy stops at the end of the Strip, in particular, create overtaking chances but also open the door to lockups and lost tire performance.AdvertisementThe real complication, however, is temperature. Vegas looks warm under the neon glow, but desert nights often slide below 50 degrees. Tyres take longer to reach their operating window, and early-stint graining can unravel a race before strategy has a chance to stabilize.Teams are preparing for:Slower warm-up cyclesGreater risk of snap oversteerSafety cars disrupting planned pit windowsHigh sensitivity to out-lap executionThe winning car won’t necessarily be the fastest, just the one that adapts quickest to cold.Where the Title Fight Can SwingLando NorrisHe enters Vegas with the points lead and the comfort of a dominant season overall. But he’s vulnerable on cold surfaces and hasn’t delivered a clean Vegas weekend yet. Managing risk is his priority.AdvertisementOscar PiastriQuiet, precise, and increasingly aggressive in wheel-to-wheel battles. If he finishes ahead of Norris, the final two races tighten dramatically. If he wins, the internal dynamic at McLaren becomes the story of the season.Max VerstappenHe has history on this circuit, and more importantly, the straight-line efficiency to attack into Turn 14. A win in Vegas is his best route to dragging McLaren into a three-way flight all the way to Abu Dhabi.AdvertisementPredictions: Who handles the Heat, and the Cold?Max VerstappenHis pace in low-downforce conditions and mastery on cold compounds gives him a narrow edge.Lando NorrisIf he survives the opening ten laps without tire issues, his long-run consistency keeps him in play.George RussellMercedes typically comes alive on faster circuits, and Vegas suits his calm driving style.Oscar PiastriHis qualifying pace is strong, but early-stint tire management may determine whether he fights for the win or slips into recovery mode.AdvertisementVegas has a way of reshaping championships. Saturday night could bring clarity, or chaos that echoes all the way to the finale.This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the Racing section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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