F1 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Weather Forecast – The Latest Conditions From Nevada
Formula 1 is roaring back into the bright desert glow of Las Vegas this weekend as the 2025 Grand Prix prepares to ignite the final triple-header of the season. The championship battle remains alive and volatile, with McLaren’s Lando Norris holding a slim but meaningful advantage after an electrifying Brazilian Grand Prix. Yet, with three races left on the calendar, there is still ample opportunity for Oscar Piastri or Max Verstappen to twist the narrative in their favour—especially under the unpredictable conditions that Nevada’s desert climate promises.
Norris enters the Vegas weekend with a 24-point cushion over Piastri, while Verstappen sits 49 points back, still mathematically in the hunt but running out of room for error. The Dutchman trails Piastri by just 25 points, but unless he secures a strong result on Saturday night, his bid to retain the world title could suffer an irreversible blow. Adding to the complexity is the time-zone quirk: with the Pacific Standard Time (PST) difference from GMT, the entire schedule lands a day earlier than many global viewers are accustomed to.
As anticipation builds, the big question is this: How will the desert weather shape the most glamorous night race of the season? Here is the detailed breakdown of what to expect throughout the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.
Las Vegas 2025 F1 Weekend Schedule (Local & UK Times)
FP1 – Thu, 20 Nov · 16:30 PST → Fri, 21 Nov · 00:30 GMT
FP2 – Thu, 20 Nov · 20:00 PST → Fri, 21 Nov · 04:00 GMT
FP3 – Fri, 21 Nov · 16:30 PST → Sat, 22 Nov · 00:30 GMT
Qualifying – Fri, 21 Nov · 20:00 PST → Sat, 22 Nov · 04:00 GMT
Race – Sat, 22 Nov · 20:00 PST → Sun, 23 Nov · 04:00 GMT
Weekend Weather Outlook for the 2025 Las Vegas GP
In the days leading up to the event, southern Nevada was hit with intense rainfall and localized flooding—a rare display of nature’s force in a region better known for scorching heat. Fortunately, while the buildup to the race saw dramatic skies, forecasts now suggest a calmer, more stable weekend ahead.
Below is the session-by-session breakdown.
Friday, November 21 – FP3 & Qualifying
After a Thursday practice day that brought sporadic drizzle—and more significantly, a disruptive loose manhole cover reminiscent of the infamous 2023 incident—teams reassemble for FP3 on Friday afternoon at 4:30pm local time.
Morning conditions will see heavy pockets of rain sweeping across the city. Given the cold temperatures gripping the circuit this weekend, the track surface is expected to remain damp by the time FP3 begins. Drivers will likely face lingering wet patches and cool asphalt—conditions that complicate tyre warm-up and setup refinement.
The rain probability during FP3 sits at around 25%, gradually decreasing as the hour progresses. Temperatures will hover near 13°C, unusually cold for Las Vegas and a factor that will challenge teams seeking quick grip generation. The positive, however, is that winds are predicted to be light, posing little threat to car stability or debris movement—unlike the gusty conditions that have previously troubled the Vegas strip.
Moving into qualifying at 8pm, the environment shifts once again. The city will settle under an overcast sky, matched with light showers expected to flirt with the session. Temperatures will drop to 11°C, enhancing the need for efficient tyre warm-up. The chance of rain will increase to approximately 39%, meaning teams must be prepared for an ever-changing circuit—slick one moment, greasy the next. Winds will rise slightly to 8mph, but not enough to significantly disrupt proceedings.
For a track known for its long straights and high-speed corners, mixed conditions could create dramatic gaps between drivers who find grip early and those who struggle to switch on their tyres.
Saturday, November 22 – Race Day
The Las Vegas Grand Prix stands out as the only full-length race of the 2025 season scheduled on a Saturday night, and this year’s edition looks set to deliver surprisingly stable conditions.
Lights out is set for 8pm PST, where the desert atmosphere is expected to clear entirely. After two days of intermittent rain and cloud cover, race day promises a shift: a 0% chance of rain at the start and throughout the 50-lap race.
Temperatures will also creep slightly upward to around 14°C, still cool but less punishing than Friday’s chill. Drivers will benefit from predictable grip levels and a cleaner racing line, especially since earlier rainfall will have washed away most dust and rubber debris.
The only minor variable on race night will be the wind, forecast to rise to around 9mph. While not extreme, these breezes can subtly influence top speeds on the long Strip straight and potentially unsettle cars through the high-speed curves.
The last two Vegas GPs saw victories from Max Verstappen and George Russell, with Mercedes particularly thriving in cooler conditions. After a strong double-podium from Russell and Lewis Hamilton in 2024, the Silver Arrows may once again find themselves in favourable terrain—especially if competitors struggle to optimize their temperature windows.
As always, forecasts in the desert can shift rapidly, and updates will continue to evolve as the weekend progresses. For now, though, all signs point to a dry, crisp, and potentially explosive showdown under the sparkling lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
