Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is optimistic about replicating the success of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Qatar's Lusail Circuit this weekend, where Mercede

Celebrities and Elvises descended on the paddock. Fireworks exploded after the race. And Formula One crowned its latest world champion, Max Verstappen. The Dutchman didn’t have the fastest car, nor has he for 70 percent of the season, he said. But he still managed to cement his name among the greats of the sport after finishing fifth.

Red Rock sportsbook director Chuck Esposito told the Review-Journal that this year's event handle was “phenomenal” and easily passed 2023’s record amount wagered. BetMGM reported that twice as much money was bet on the F1 race compared to last year.