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The inaugural running of the Las Vegas Grand Prix overcame the handicap of its 1am Eastern starting time to attract one of ESPN’s largest Formula 1 audiences of the season. ESPN reports that its li…
The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix had a successful broadcast despite its late starting time, attracting one of ESPN’s largest audiences for the Formula 1 season. The live telecast averaged 1.3 million viewers, making it the third-largest F1 audience on cable and the sixth-largest overall on ESPN platforms this season. The race saw a close competition, with Max Verstappen emerging as the winner over Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. This event marked the most-viewed F1 race since the Canadian GP in June and became the most-watched telecast on cable after 11pm ET on a Saturday night. Additionally, it became the second most-viewed F1 race on ESPN+ to date, trailing only the Miami GP this season. With one race remaining, the 2023 F1 season is on track to be the second most-viewed season ever on U.S. television, averaging 1.12 million viewers.
