LAS VEGAS — The Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix returns Nov. 20-22 with bold new fan experiences, an earlier start time and the season-finale of the all-female F1 Academy.

On-track action kicks off two hours earlier than in past years, with lights out scheduled for 8 p.m. PST to improve East-Coast TV access and reduce disruption on the Strip. All support sessions are also moved up accordingly.

For the F1 Academy, the Las Vegas street circuit marks its season-final event — the first time a female single-seater support series races on the same track as the top tier. Select ticket tiers will offer paddock and garage access for these drivers.

Off the track, organizers are rolling out elevated experiences. A new “Trackside Tavern” atop the Paddock Club will serve as a sports-bar-inspired lounge, with panoramic circuit views, sportsbook-style media screens, signature cocktails and games like shuffleboard and foosball. Meanwhile, a first-ever Hello Kitty Grandstand Package offers a themed fan zone, meet-and-greets with F1 Academy drivers and the Hello Kitty Café pop-up.

General-admission fans also receive expanded access this year: the East Harmon Zone (near Virgin Hotels Las Vegas) and, for the first time, select activations in the Koval Zone by Heineken are open to more ticket holders. Merchandise offerings will debut Nov. 8 at the F1 Las Vegas Hub at The Venetian Resort, featuring limited-edition collections from LEGO, BAPE, Malbon Golf and the Vegas Golden Knights.

Culinary highlights aim to match the speed of the cars: hospitality spaces will feature lobster towers and prime-grill bars, while fan zones offer global street-food staples including paella, birria tacos and tonkotsu ramen alongside luxury fare like A5 Miyazaki fried rice and wagyu tartare with caviar.

On the entertainment front, the T-Mobile Zone at the Sphere stage will host performances by T-Pain, Zedd, MGK and others, while the Heineken Stage will feature Shaggy, Dillon Francis and driver appearances and autograph opportunities.

Professionals in sports, business and entertainment will convene Nov. 20 at the inaugural F1 Business Summit at Wynn Las Vegas — bringing together industry leaders to discuss growth, culture and the future of motorsport.

With the 2025 Las Vegas edition, the grand prix doubles down on spectacle, fan immersion and global appeal as it races into the spotlight.