Formula 1 kicks off Vegas Grand Prix with opening ceremony (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Formula 1 got fans ready for the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix with an opening ceremony Wednesday. Drivers gave interviews at the event, which also featured musical performances from Steve Aoki, Keith Urban, J Balvin and more. The race will be Sunday.

Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso (L) of Aston Martin and British Formula 1 driver Lando Norris of McLaren F1 Team share a laugh while participating in a press conference during the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix opening ceremony at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 15, 2023. Photo by Greg Nash/UPI

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British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton (C) of Mercedes-AMG Petronas participates in the press conference. Photo by Greg Nash/UPI

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Mexican Formula 1 driver Sergio Pérez (L) of Red Bull Racing listens to Thai Formula 1 driver Alex Albon of Williams Racing. Photo by Greg Nash/UPI

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Dutch Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing is interviewed in the paddock. Photo by Greg Nash/UPI

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