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Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Co arrive for the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of the first race in Sin City for 41 years

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  • Las Vegas is bracing for this weekend’s star-studded Formula 1 Grand Prix
  • Some of the best drivers in the world arrived for the opening ceremony on Wednesday
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Just days after the city’s first race in 41 years, some of the world’s biggest names in Formula 1 arrived on Wednesday evening for the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was one of them. He got ready for the grand opening in Sin City looking sharp in a stylish black overcoat, gold jewelry, black boots and soft black and orange tones.

His Mercedes teammate George Russell has certainly switched up the style, opting for a special Las Vegas Grand Prix jacket with black sunglasses and a new, sleek hairstyle.

The likes of Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz – who won the Netflix Cup golf tournament on Tuesday – were also spotted at the opening ceremony.

Red Bull and Mercedes team leaders Christian Horner and Toto Wolff – accompanied by their wives Geri and Susie – were among the F1 team members spotted at Wednesday’s event.

Lewis Hamilton was spotted arriving at the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

His Mercedes teammate George Russell also turned up the style for Wednesday's event

His Mercedes teammate George Russell also turned up the style for Wednesday’s event

Carlos Sainz

Lando Norris

Netflix Cup winner Carlos Sainz (left) and Lando Norris also appeared in Sin City

Hamilton arrived looking sharp in a stylish black overcoat, gold jewelry, black boots and soft black and orange tones

Hamilton arrived looking sharp in a stylish black overcoat, gold jewelry, black boots and soft black and orange tones

Musicians John Legend, Tiësto, J. Balvin, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki and Swedish House Mafia and will.i.am will perform at the opening ceremony, along with pop star Kylie Minogue.

Andra Day, Bishop Brigg and Journey will also grace the stage, while guests will reportedly be treated to an elaborate light show.

There will also be a drone show there. In addition to the opening ceremony, another big name will also perform on Thursday.

Producer Metro Boomin is also throwing a party in collaboration with Jack Daniels.

And later in the weekend, Minogue will perform at the Amber Lounge after-party, held at the Voltaire at The Venetian Resort.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will also be in Sin City to watch the races.

He will attend a trackside dinner with guests at Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace on Thursday, according to Page Six.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and his wife Geri were also seen on Wednesday

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and his wife Geri were also seen on Wednesday

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie were other high-profile names that stood out

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie were other high-profile names that stood out

David Beckham, Shaquille O’Neal and Kylie Minogue will be in attendance at the penultimate race of the season for what will be a stunning spectacle.

According to Page Six, the Margaritaville location at Flamingo has been converted into ‘Club SI’ by Sports Illustrated – with Beckham and O’Neal set to host and interact with guests on Saturday evening.

Actor Dax Shepard is also expected to record a live episode of his podcast “Armchair Expert” there.

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