The Las Vegas Grand Prix wasn’t a new idea, though it was favored among the drivers.

A detailed look at the 6.2-kilometre, 17-turn street circuit that will host the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend

The Las Vegas Grand Prix was held for the first time last year, though there have been prior F1 races in Sin City. The current format uses the Las Vegas streets to form the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, which was designed by Tilke, the design company of racetrack designer Hermann Tilke and his son, Carsten.