That is great news for the racing, because it means the corner is relatively wide and there could be a few different lines explored through the weekend. When F1 is not in town, this is one of the busiest corners in the city, coping with five lanes of traffic flowing in all directions.
Here, X marks the spot for one of the circuit’s most important corners, as it determines how soon drivers can begin to accelerate onto the main straight. The Strip – alongside the Treasure Island hotel’s famous pirate ship.
This slow left-hander brings cars onto Las Vegas Boulevard – a.k.a.
