Celebrities from across the world of sports, film and music descended on the Las Vegas Strip on Friday night as Formula One took over Sin City.
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Co whipped around the Nevada desert as they battled for pole position during qualifying.
They were watched on by a host of A-listers including Rory McIlroy, singer-songwriter Adele and Olympic champion Noah Lyles.
Snoop Dogg and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay were also among the household names watching the action.
Snowboarding legend Shaun White took in qualifying in Sin City, alongside stars of the big and small screen such as Jenny McCarthy, Jared Leto and Nina Dobrev.
A host of other celebrities are expected to turn up ahead of Saturday’s race, including Brad Pitt, Beyonce, Paul Mescal, Michael Phelps, Paris Hilton and Sylvester Stallone.
Rory McIlroy watched qualifying from the Alpine garage – he is an investor in the team
Singer-songwriter Adele was among the many celebrities to take in the action in Las Vegas
Actor and musician Jared Leto watches on during qualifying in Sin City on Friday night
McIlroy was seen wearing a headset inside the Alpine garage. The golf star is one of a number of big-name investors in the team, alongside the likes of Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
Adele, meanwhile, posed for pictures in the McLaren garage. ‘Rumour has it, the one and only @Adele loves papaya,’ McLaren posted on X, referencing their car’s livery and the singer’s 2011 hit ‘Rumour has it’.
The glitzy Vegas showpiece is one of three American races on the Formula One calendar.
Races in Austin – the official American Grand Prix – and Miami have already taken place this year.
It is the second year of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with another event on the Formula One calendar in the city already slated for 2025.
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