Aggreko powers the inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023
Inside the Las Vegas grand prix operations
The inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023 brought together world-class motorsport, cutting-edge entertainment, and an unprecedented level of production across the Las Vegas Strip. Behind the scenes, delivering an event of this scale required extensive planning, collaboration, and reliable infrastructure partners.
As the official temporary power partner, Aggreko played a critical role in powering the event experience across multiple hospitality zones throughout the circuit.
Why was Aggreko chosen as the official temporary partner of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix?
According to Vanessa Anthes, Senior Vice President of Operations for Las Vegas Grand Prix™, Aggreko’s proven experience in major live events made them a natural fit for the race weekend. “Aggreko is an amazing company with a long history in events. We knew that they would be able to provide the turnkey solutions that we needed, and they would deliver a product that met all of our needs across our event zones.”
Please tell us a bit about the build and setup for the Grand Prix.
Delivering a global sporting spectacle in the heart of Las Vegas also required a highly coordinated operational effort. Vanessa Anthes described the scale of preparation and communication needed to bring the event to life: “This event took a month of planning, and the collaboration to have everyone communicating on a global level from time zones around the world was a massive logistical undertaking.”
From temporary power distribution to supporting fan experiences and operational infrastructure, dependable partnerships were essential to ensuring a seamless event weekend.
How does the Aggreko team give you confidence and peace of mind that everything will run smoothly?
Reflecting on the collaboration, Vanessa Anthes emphasized the confidence the Aggreko team brought throughout the process. “Partners like Aggreko, who we know we could rely on to bring a groundbreaking experience to the fans, to the sport, to the world, was something that really exceeded our expectations.”
The successful debut of the Las Vegas Grand Prix™ showcased not only the excitement of Formula 1® racing but also the immense teamwork and operational excellence required behind the scenes to power one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events.