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 half a billion dollars for the local economy and $77 million in tax revenue, outstripping all expectations.

This was the third-largest percentage drop in viewership YoY this season after Brazil (41.6 per cent) and Saudi Arabia (39.6 per cent). It also means three of Formula One’s last six races have dropped below an average of one million viewers, after exceeding the figure for nine straight races.

George Russell and Carlos Sainz said the Las Vegas Grand Prix should be followed by an off weekend for Formula 1, given the challenges posed by its race schedule. The race in Las Vegas takes place

F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix lived up to expectations in its second year, reducing the errors that plagued the races debut last November.

Essentially, the Sphere - also known as Sphere at the Venetian Resort - is an immersive, multi-purpose venue that holds an 18,600-seat auditorium. READ MORE: F1 Driver Salaries: How much do Hamilton, Verstappen and co earn?

The return of motor racing’s Formula 1 (F1) series to Las Vegas failed to capture the strong domestic viewership of the 2023 inaugural race, despite seeing Max Verstappen clinch the 2024 World Drivers Championship.