Elite Traveler Fall 2023

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366-ft tall by 516-ft wide venue is set to open this fall, just in time for the race. With 580,000 sq ft of LEDs on its exterior, the Sphere shines brightly even among the city’s neon lights, and has the racetrack nearly wrapped around it. F1 weekend headliners at the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere start with Mark Ronson on Thursday night, and continue with Major Lazer and A-Trak on Friday and the grand fi nalewith J Balvin on Saturday. Most tickets include Sphere access, as the venue boasts 17,500 seats and 23 private suites. Other performances throughout the weekend will include Cirque du Soleil, Blue Man Group, Tokimonsta and Siobhan Bell. Various zones throughout the circuit will also feature local talent — from magicians and dancers to acrobats and comedians — as well as fan meet-and-greets with F1 drivers. thespherevegas.com DINING For o ff -the-track dining and entertainment Las Vegas o ff ers global fare — snag a seat at Wynn’s lively Delilah, where your American eats are accompanied by live musical performances; check out TAO Group’s new Cathedrale French Mediterranean restaurant within the Aria Resort and Casino. Over at The Venetian, which is undergoing a $1bn renovation, reserve a table at HaSalon, where a convivial Israeli dinner turns into dancing (on top of said tables); or opt for the fi rst US outpost from celebrated chef Tetsuya Wakuda at his namesake Japanese restaurant, Wakuda. wynnlasvegas.com; aria.mgmresorts.com; venetianlasvegas.com; hasalonvegas.com

Left, from top Wynn Las Vegas Encore Three-bedroom Duplex Opposite page The Las Vegas Grand Prix’s 3.8-mile track

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Experience life in the fast lane with one of the higher level F1 tickets. Based on your ticket status, gain access to various zones and vantage points around the track, each with its own level of access and entertainment options. All attendees will enjoy complimentary, globally inspired food curated by Wolfgang Puck Catering, as well as nonalcoholic beverages. For those looking for a dose of Vegas nightlife trackside, check out the premium clubs. These shared designated areas, such as the Skybox ($10,000 per person) or Heineken House ($8,000 per person), o ff er various DJs, performances and access to vantage points to see the cars weave through the iconic landmarks. The top-of-the-line Paddock Club tickets ($15,000 per person) include a fi ve-day pass to the Paddock Zone with access to the club, concierge services, transportation and

exclusive F1 experiences. For those wanting to up the ante, the Wynn Grid Club includes annual membership, a fi ve-day ticket, a Sunday recovery brunch, exclusive meet-and-greets with drivers, access to Parc Fermé (where the cars are parked), Podium and Track Invasion viewing areas, concierge services and more. Main grandstand ($2,500 per person), Skybox and Paddock Club ticket holders will also have access to exclusive opening ceremony events and performances on Wednesday, ahead of the big weekend. Contact sales@f1lasvegasgp.com, f1lasvegasgp.com ONTHETOWN Sin City’s latest entertainment venue, Sphere, is the place to be for three nights of concerts during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Located just o ff The Strip, the