Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX returned for its second year, bringing a thrilling weekend of high-speed racing and unforgettable entertainment to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. 306,000 fans flooded the destination, immersing themselves in a combination of Formula 1 excitement and world-class hospitality, food and entertainment. The 2024 event introduced new elements aimed at enhancing both on-track action and fan experiences, all while reinforcing a strong commitment to giving back to the community. With intense racing and vibrant celebrations, the Las Vegas Grand Prix set a bold new benchmark for Formula 1 events worldwide.
At the second iteration of the Sin City race,George Russell of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS emerged P1 (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS driver Lewis Hamilton claimed P2), while Max Verstappen claimed the 2024 World Drivers’ Championship.
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone, Lisa, John Legend, Paris Hilton, Paul Mescal, Noah Lyles, Ashley Graham, Lele Pons, Coco Jones, Jared Leto and more packed the grid with red carpet appearances, while Alesso, Boyz II Men, Dom Dolla, Ludacris, OneRepublic, Steve Aoki, Snakehips, Big Boi and Vandelux performed and culinary experiences from Chef Gordon Ramsay and Papi Steak at Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Papi Steak Garage brought a new level of luxury.
The weekend was busier and more star-studded than ever before, meaning: there were far more events than its debut here. Here are a few of our favorites.
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Mercedes Las Vegas Club
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team’s Las Vegas Club played host to the biggest party in town as they claimed a 1-2 victory on the track at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Over the three days, the team hosted nearly 1,000 guests in their three-story hospitality suite overlooking turns 3 and 4, featuring incredible entertainment acts from Spiegelworld, fine dining, cocktail making, VR garage experience courtesy of Snapdragon, watchmaking with IWC, pit stop competition on a real-life F1 car, simulators, a ski lodge style speakeasy, and more. Adding to the atmosphere, pole sitter and eventual race winner George Russell made appearances in the club over the weekend before joining guests and team members alike for the closing show courtesy of legendary British house DJ, Carl Cox. Many famous faces also joined the team trackside over the weekend including Adele, Seth Rogen, Kevin Hart, J Balvin, and Sylvester Stallone.
The Debut of the Bellagio Fountain Club
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Some of the world’s greatest chefs and restaurateurs converged in Las Vegas to debutBellagioFountainClubin spectacular fashion for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Jean-Georges Vongerichten led a saber off with fellow culinary legendsMario Carbone; David Chang; Wolfgang Puck; Masaharu Morimoto; Yannick Alléno; Alain Ducasse; Michael Mina; Bryan and Michael Voltaggio; Nyesha Arrington; Akira Back; Bricia Lopez; TJ Steele; Olivia Tiedemann; Wesley Holton;andMark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg. Each received a race-inspired chef jacket personalized with their name and theBellagioFountainClub’s insignia. The group toasted withMGM Resorts’ CEO and president Bill HornbuckleandBellagiopresident and COO Ann Hoffin true racing fashion with limited-edition Shoeys from the resort’s beloved Shoey Bar, while the spectacular BellagioFountains soared in the background.
A Celebration of 60 Years of Goldfingerwith Aston Martin and Champagne Bollinger
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Aston Martin hosted the North American debut of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition, a vehicle designed to commemorate the 60thanniversary of its storied collaboration with the Bondfranchise. In addition to the debut event,the luxury auto brandcelebrated the pedigree of performance and British ultra-luxury craftsmanship with an unforgettable collection: theAstonMartinBritish Bloodlineexhibit. More than 25 models were on display at the Fontainebleau, ranging from iconic on-screen stars to its most potent V12 flagship ever, the recently revealed Vanquish V12 flagship and the AMR24 Formula 1 challenger. The event was celebrated in partnership with Bollinger, the unofficial bubbly of Bond, who toasted F1 weekend with the Bollinger Special Cuvée NV andChampagne Bollinger 007 Goldfinger Limited Edition, which retails for $4,000 per bottle.
Delilah After Dark
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On race night, The h.wood Group,Wynn Las Vegas,andBond Hospitalityjoined forces to put on the ultimate post-race after-party. The After by Wynn atDelilahLas Vegas was hosted byCraig Billings(CEO, Wynn Resorts),John TerzianandBrian Toll(co-founders, The h.wood Group) andScott SartianoandWill Makris(Bond Hospitality). The invite-only affair featured performances byCeeLo GreenandMark Ronson and was attended by names such as Diplo, Damson Idris, Jared Leto, Winnie Harlow, Nina Dobrev, Flavor Flav, Axl Rose, Russell Westbrook, Dom Dolla, and Alexandre Grimaldi.
amfAR’s Las Vegas Gala
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amfAR raised over $3 million at its inaugural amfAR Las Vegas gala on November 22. Comedian Jay Leno hosted the evening, legend Diana Ross brought the audience to their feet with her music and magic. Academy Award-nominated actor, writer, and director Sylvester Stallone and accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and model Jennifer Stallone were honored with amfAR’s Award of Inspiration.
Guests in attendance included Michael Fassbender, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeffrey Wright, Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Keegan-Michael Key, Juno Temple, Tyler Hoechlin, Evan Ross, Ian Bohen, Jonathan Cheban, Caylee Cowan, Jack Flaherty, David Glasser, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Katee Sackhoff, Jessica Wang, Jason Tartick, Zarina Yeva, Sophia Stallone, Sistine Stallone, Scarlet Stallone, Trixie Mattel, and amfAR Board Member Tony Mancilla, among many others.
SirDavis Takes Over The Vault
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This weekend,SirDavis American Whisky, the award-winning new whisky founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in partnership with Moët Hennessy, took over The Vault at The Bellagio in Las Vegas in celebration of race weekend. VIPs and consumers visited the reservations-only cocktail bar to sip on signature SirDavis cocktails, including the brand’s signatureHoneybee, crafted to elevate the race-weekend experience. The takeover was open from Thursday, November 21st through Saturday, November 23rd.
