If you asked me for the most surprising and unlikely thing I’ve heard all week, then it would be the latest news from F1.
I think a lot of us expected them to end their contract with the city early. But nope. That’s not happening.
Instead of leaving early, they’ve actually inked a deal to extend their stay.
That’s right. The annoying construction on the Strip that we have to deal with months before and after the Formula One race are going to be here a while longer than expected.
Two whole years longer than expected.
If you recall, Las Vegas joined the F1 calendar in 2023 on an initial three-year contract, albeit with a long-term commitment in place from the casino partners and a 10-year approval from Clark County for the race to take place along the Strip.
Last week, F1 announced the 2026 calendar including Las Vegas despite there being no formal communication about the race being renewed beyond this year.
Officials confirmed they have agreed an extension to cover 2026 and 2027.
