F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix buildup: ticket sales, 100-day celebration, and settlement

Single-day tickets for the 2026 Las Vegas GP start at $81. The 100-day countdown celebration on Aug. 15 features vehicle displays, low car limbo, and free spectator tickets, plus a $100k nonprofit giveaway. A $3.05M settlement was reached for the 2023 drain cover fiasco, with small individual payouts. Local economic doubts and hotel rate trends emerge. Mid-season F1 team grades highlight Kimi Antonelli's breakout and Cadillac's marketing wins, providing context for the local race. The event continues to be a major Las Vegas attraction.