Why standing waves and tyre graining will be huge challenges in Vegas

Thanks to a mid-November calendar slot, and the decision to hold the charge along the famous Strip at night, the air temperature will most likely drop well below 10 degrees Celsius for all track sessions.

The earliest, and therefore most likely the warmest, run out is first practice. That kicks off at 2000 local. However, the lights won’t go out for the GP until 2200. A two-hour limit will take it to midnight.

F1 and Pirelli have dealt with…