MCLAREN 2023 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX – PREVIEW

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The McLaren Formula 1 team have sent through their drivers preview of this weekend Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 Round 22.

Lando Norris #4

“It’s finally time for the Las Vegas GP! We’ve all been looking forward to this since it was announced last year. I’m excited to race on the Vegas Strip. I’m sure it’s going to be a special one with an incredible atmosphere.

“It’s a brand-new track for all of us. I’ve been preparing in the sim but experiencing it in practice will be interesting. We’ve had a couple of good races with four podiums in the last five races. I’m determined to keep the consistency going into the final two races of the season and end on a high.”

Oscar Piastri #81

“I’m excited to be heading to Vegas and kicking off the last double header of the season. It should be a fun one, driving in a unique location. I can’t wait to see what it looks like.

“Vegas is another new track for me, but it’s new for everyone else, so it should make for an interesting weekend. The team have done an amazing job with the car this season, and I’m hoping to get back in the points.”

Las Vegas Strip Circuit Details

Round: 22

Race laps: 50

Circuit length: 6.201km/3.853 miles

Total race distance: 310.050km/190.656 miles

Number of corners: 17 (11 right, 6 left)

Session start times: 

• FP1: 2030 local/0430MTC 
• FP2: 0000 local/0800 MTC 
• FP3: 2030 local/0430 MTC 
• Qualifying: 0000 local/0800 MTC
• Race start: 2200 local/0600 MTC

Allocated tyre compounds: 

• Hard: C3
• Medium: C4
• Soft: C5

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