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One of the other contentious points of this year's race is its start time. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. local time, translating to inconvenient early morning hours for many international viewers. Such decisions seem crafted from marketing perspective, striving to maximize viewership rather than considering local fans, which raises eyebrows among many in the racing community.
Furthermore, the pricing for race tickets alone has left many shocked—standing tickets began at $500, but were gone in an instant, while seating options started at $1,500. A $5 million ticket, including lavish accommodations at Caesar’s Palace, epitomizes the competitive nature of access—an outlook primarily directed at elite attendees than at the average racing enthusiast.