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USA / Las Vegas

2023 United States Grand Prix

The race scored 8.3/10a must-watch race.

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8.3 / 10

Must Watch

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle under the lights, packed with non-stop excitement from the moment the lights went out. A chaotic opening corner set off a chain reaction of drama across the field, while low track temperatures and a low-grip surface triggered multiple safety car restarts and high-stakes strategy gambles. Constant lead changes and 65 overtakes kept the running order in total flux, creating relentless wheel-to-wheel battles throughout the pack. Culminating in breathtaking drama that extended all the way to the final corner, this high-intensity race is an absolute must-watch.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 31 +52%
Overtakes (total) 65 +34%
Lead Changes 3 +278%
Grid Movement 116.0 +288%
Interruptions 3 +109%
Retirements 3 +17%
Winning Margin 2.1s -77%
Podium Gap 0.2s -98%
Strategy Variety 3 +11%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.6 -16%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 8.8 ±0.2
Late Drama 8.3 ±0.2
Unpredictability 6.5
Midfield Racing 8.2 ±0.2
Stakes 5.7 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 United States Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle under the lights, packed with non-stop excitement from the moment the lights went out. A chaotic opening corner set off a chain reaction of drama across the field, while low track temperatures and a low-grip surface triggered multiple safety car restarts and high-stakes strategy gambles. Constant lead changes and 65 overtakes kept the running order in total flux, creating relentless wheel-to-wheel battles throughout the pack. Culminating in breathtaking drama that extended all the way to the final corner, this high-intensity race is an absolute must-watch.

What was the score for the 2023 United States Grand Prix?

The 2023 United States Grand Prix received a 8.3/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 United States Grand Prix?

No, the 2023 United States Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

8.6

The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered a highly entertaining spectacle with intense wheel-to-wheel battles across the order. Max Verstappen claimed victory after overcoming a time penalty, while Charles Leclerc secured second with a dramatic final-lap overtake on Sergio Perez.

Grid Chaos

10.0

Turn 1 on the opening lap brought immediate drama as low grip caused multiple incidents across the field. Max Verstappen forced pole-sitter Charles Leclerc off the track to take the lead, drawing a five-second penalty, while spin-outs and contact further back involved Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez, and Lewis Hamilton.

Overtakes Top10

8.4

Action among the frontrunners was constant, highlighted by multiple lead changes between Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Perez. Notable comebacks into the top ten included Esteban Ocon climbing to fourth and Lance Stroll reaching fifth, capped off by Leclerc snatching second place from Perez on the final lap.

Top3 Gap

9.0

The battle for the podium positions remained tight right down to the chequered flag. Max Verstappen won just 2.070 seconds clear of Charles Leclerc, who finished less than two tenths of a second ahead of third-placed Sergio Perez.

Race Interruptions

7.5

The grand prix featured multiple neutralizations, starting with an early Virtual Safety Car to clear Turn 1 debris. A heavy crash for Lando Norris triggered a full Safety Car on lap three, followed by another deployment on lap 25 after contact between Max Verstappen and George Russell left fragments on track.

Team Variety

10.0

Four different constructors filled the top five finishing spots under the Las Vegas lights. Red Bull and Ferrari occupied the podium steps, flanked by Alpine and Aston Martin taking fourth and fifth positions.

Overtakes Total

8.1

The high-speed street circuit layout and long straights facilitated plenty of passing action throughout the night. Drivers logged 65 total overtakes across the 50-lap distance.

Tyre Strategy Variety

7.5

Varying starting tires and pit windows split tactical choices across the grid. Low track temperatures and graining forced drivers to manage their stint lengths carefully across the slick compounds.

Dnf Factor

6.0

Three drivers failed to reach the finish line in Las Vegas. Lando Norris suffered an early crash into the barriers, while Nico Hulkenberg and Yuki Tsunoda both retired in the closing laps.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

With clear weather prevailing throughout the session, teams ran exclusively on slick tire compounds during the race.

Rain Factor

0.0

Rain was completely absent during the session, leaving the track dry under the Las Vegas lights.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHH
2
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MH
3
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHH
4
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
MH
5
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
SHH
6
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
MHH
7
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
HMH
8
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MHH
9
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MHH
10
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
HHM
11
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
MH
12
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MH
13
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHH
14
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
AlphaTauri / Finished
MH
15
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
HM
16
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MH
17
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / Finished
MHM
18
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / DNF
SMH
19
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / DNF
MHH
20
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / DNF
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Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
549 18
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
273 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
232 0
4
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
200 1
5
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
200 0
6
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
195 0
7
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
188 0
8
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
160 0
9
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
89 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
73 0
11
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
62 0
12
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
58 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
27 0
14
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
13 0
15
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
10 0
16
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
9 0
17
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
AlphaTauri
6 0
18
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
6 0
19
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
3 0
20
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
AlphaTauri
2 0
21
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
1 0
22
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
822 20
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
392 0
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
388 1
4
McLaren
McLaren
284 0
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
273 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
120 0
7
Williams
Williams
28 0
8
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
21 0
9
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
16 0
10
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
12 0
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