BBC Broadcast Information for the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Las Vegas Grand Prix race on Sunday is scheduled to commence at 06:00 GMT. Formula 1 resumes following a three-week hiatus, embarking on its concluding triple-header to close out the 2024 season. The second iteration of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, held at the Strip Circuit, marks the initial event from November 22-24. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, fresh from an impressive victory starting 17th at the eventful Sao Paulo Grand Prix earlier this month, currently holds a 62-point advantage over Lando Norris in the drivers’ championship, with 86 points remaining to be won. Should he depart Las Vegas with a lead of 60 points or more, the Dutch driver will clinch his fourth successive world title. Broadcast commentary will be accessible through BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and both the BBC Sport website and its application. The race on Sunday is scheduled for broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live. Additionally, listeners can tune in using the majority of smart speakers. To do so, simply state “ask BBC Sounds to play the Las Vegas Grand Prix”, followed by the specific session you wish to hear. It is recommended to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which offers previews and reviews for each race throughout the season. All listed times are in GMT. The schedule for the event is as follows: Friday, 22 November: First practice: 02:30-03:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers); Second practice: 06:00-07:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers). Saturday, 23 November: Third practice: 02:30-03:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers); Qualifying: 06:00-07:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers). Sunday, 24 November: Race: 06:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and smart speakers). The 6.2-kilometer street circuit navigates the renowned Las Vegas Strip, passing notable landmarks such as Caesars Palace and the Bellagio. During the previous event in Interlagos, adverse weather led to a race marked by numerous incidents; however, initial weather predictions for the upcoming Las Vegas weekend indicate dry conditions for all three days of on-track activity. Although there is no chance of rain, nighttime conditions in “Sin City” during qualifying and the race in November are anticipated to be quite cool, with teams and drivers likely to encounter minimum temperatures ranging from approximately 9C to 11C.