The debut of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in Formula 1 is only a few weeks away, and the preparations for the race in Sin City have been marked by tragedy.
One of the construction worker who was part of the preparation of the temporary grandstand in front of the Bellagio Casino died in an accident. It is still unclear exactly how 37-year-old Tisco Antonio died, and the investigation is ongoing. The only report is that the cause of death was a wound to the neck,. The incident occurred on September 23.
BREAKING NEWS : 9.23.23 12:06 PM Bellagio Fountain Formula 1 Grandstand Structure Accident. Man, seriously injured. Las Vegas Strip @VitalVegas @LasVegasLocally @KTNV @reviewjournal @8NewsNow pic.twitter.com/bAASCR1TKV
— Slot Bunny (@slotbunnyYT) September 23, 2023
The track on which the Grand Prix of Las Vegas will be held is 6.12 kilometers long and will pass by some of the most popular casinos in Sin City. The race is scheduled for November 18, and it will be at night and will start at 22:00 local time. To make it convenient for fans in Europe to watch, the race will be held on Saturday, not Sunday.