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# The Wild History of Formula 1 in Las Vegas (From a Casino Parking Lot to the Las Vegas Grand Prix)

Formula 1 first came to Las Vegas in 1981 and raced behind Caesars Palace. Four decades later, it returned with a massive bet on the Strip. This is the story of the money, chaos, controversy and ambition that transformed F1 in Vegas.

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