The Las Vegas GP can feel a bit odd to the seasoned F1 fan. A funky schedule, limited track access, and negative publicity could drive you away. But in reality, it's the most fun I've had attending a race.

F1 knew it couldn’t lean on quite the same intrigue for its second visit to Las Vegas. It also couldn’t realistically expect to repeat the money-spinning success of year one, which generated $1.5 billion dollars for the local economy and $77 million in tax revenue, outstripping all expectations.

Vegas and F1 officials have locked down every viewpoint they can, charging fans for the privilege of standing in one place.