All You Need To Know: F1 ACADEMY at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025

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Hello Las Vegas! The bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip are welcoming F1 ACADEMY for an action-packed season finale, with Round 7 taking place at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025.

Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or enjoying F1 ACADEMY for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you. If you're looking to experience a real-life racing paddock or catch a glimpse of your favourite drivers, don't worry as we've got you covered with all the information you'll need to know this weekend at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit...

SESSION TIMES

Running from November 20-22, the F1 ACADEMY weekend features four sessions in Las Vegas, with each taking place a day earlier than usual. The drivers will take get their first taste of the track on Thursday with Free Practice from 18:00 to 18:40 (UTC-8) followed by a late night Qualifying from 21:30 to 22:00.

On Friday afternoon, the top eight from Qualifying will reversed for Race 1, with the first 30-minute race taking place from 18:15 to 18:50. The title will be decided on Grand Prix Saturday, with Race 2 running from 16:20 to 16:55

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FOLLOW THE SESSIONS

F1 ACADEMY Qualifying and both races are available to watch for free live on the F1 ACADEMY YouTube channel.

All sessions can also be viewed on F1TV and on select broadcasters around the world.

You can also follow along with all the action on our Live Timing page.

HOW TO FIND US & PADDOCK OPENING TIMES

The F1 ACADEMY paddock is located in the Koval Zone. Fans must have a ticket with access to this zone to enter the paddock.

  • Thursday: 14:30 – 16:00 & 19:30 – 20:45
  • Friday: 14:30 – 15:30 & 19:35 – 22:00
  • Saturday: 14:30 – 15:15 & 18:00 – 19:30

DRIVER SIGNING SESSION

Want a chance to meet your favourite drivers? F1 ACADEMY will be running three autograph signing sessions across the weekend:

  • Thursday, November 20: 19:30 - 20:00
  • Friday, November 21: 19:35 - 20:05
  • Saturday, November 22: 18:00 - 18:30

Places will be limited and you'll only be able to queue for the signing session if you have that day's wristband.

To take part in an autograph signing, you must collect a wristband from a Las Vegas GP volunteer stationed at the entrance to the F1 ACADEMY paddock. Wristbands are handed out daily at 15:00 and the wristbands are only valid for the same day.

MEET HELLO KIITY

There are plenty of chances to meet our friend Hello Kitty alongside shopping the HELLO KITTY x F1 ACADEMY merch collection and limited edition menu.

AT THE HELLO KITTY CAFE (WITH F1 ACADEMY DRIVER APPEARANCES)

  • Thursday, November 20: 11:00 - 13:30
  • Friday, November 21: 11:00 - 13:30
  • Saturday, November 22: 10:30 - 12:30

IN THE F1 ACADEMY PADDOCK

  • Thursday, November 20: 15:00 – 15:20 & 20:10 – 20:30
  • Friday, November 21: 15:00 – 15:20
  • Saturday, November 22: 14:45 – 15:05 & 18:40 – 19:00

FANZONE STAGE APPEARANCES

You can catch some of the stars of the 2025 season over on the F1 Fanstage on Friday from 15:10 to 16:00. Hear from Nina Gademan, Tina Hausmann, Courtney Crone and Lia Block alongside Champions Abbi Pulling and Marta García.