Las Vegas GP Secures Key Extensions, Hinting at F1 Future Beyond 2027
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has secured multi-year contract extensions with Caesars Entertainment through 2030 and T-Mobile, significantly hinting at the race's long-term future on the F1 calendar beyond its current 2027 agreement. T-Mobile will also become F1's regional 5G innovation partner from 2026, supporting fan and broadcast experiences at the US Grand Prix in Austin, reinforcing Formula 1's commitment to the American market.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has cemented its future with significant multi-year contract extensions with Caesars Entertainment and T-Mobile. These deals strongly suggest the race will remain on the Formula One calendar well beyond its current 2027 contract expiry.
Why it matters:
After a massive investment into the Grand Prix Plaza and the spectacle of the Las Vegas race, securing long-term partnerships is crucial for F1's sustained presence in Sin City. These extensions, particularly Caesars' deal stretching to 2030, offer the clearest public indication yet that F1 intends to race in Las Vegas for the foreseeable future, solidifying its commitment to the US market and its growth strategy.
The Details:
- Caesars Entertainment has extended its partnership with the Las Vegas Grand Prix through the 2030 season. This extends three years beyond the current F1 contract, focusing on delivering premium entertainment and hospitality.
- T-Mobile will continue as the exclusive 5G partner for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- Starting next season (2026), T-Mobile will expand its role to become the regional 5G innovation partner of Formula One.
- This expanded F1 partnership will see T-Mobile bringing its 5G-connected technologies to support broadcast innovations and fan activations at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
- T-Mobile is also the exclusive 5G partner for the McLaren F1 team in the US, indicating a broader strategy to deepen its ties with Formula 1.
The big picture:
Formula One has poured considerable resources into establishing the Las Vegas Grand Prix, making it a cornerstone of its US expansion strategy. These extensions with major partners like Caesars and T-Mobile are more than just business deals; they are a vote of confidence in the event's long-term viability and F1's strategic vision for the American market. While an official F1 contract extension for the race itself has yet to be announced, these partner deals provide strong indirect evidence of its inevitability.
What's next:
Expect an official announcement regarding the Las Vegas Grand Prix's extension on the F1 calendar to follow in due course. T-Mobile's expanded role in Austin hints at deeper integration of 5G technology across US F1 events, potentially paving the way for further partnerships. The strategic importance of the US market for F1 is undeniable, and these renewed commitments signal a healthy future for the sport's presence there.