While experts predict this year’s race will pull in slightly less than the $500 million or so in revenue for Formula 1 and the $1.5 billion in Las Vegas economic impact achieved in last year’s race, the contest and its weeklong festivities will still be a boon for all those involved.

As Las Vegas prepares for its second year hosting Formula 1, many have wondered whether the 2024 race week will live up to the inaugural hype. “I’m really