Formula One's Rising Popularity Reverberates in Music World
Inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix to Feature Star-Studded Music Events; will.i.am Named F1's First Global Artist in Residence
- The growing interest in Formula One (F1) has led to a significant influence on the music world, with musicians and music fans showing enthusiasm for the sport.
- The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will feature music events, including an opening ceremony with will.i.am, J Balvin, Tiësto, John Legend, Keith Urban, Kylie Minogue, Thirty Seconds to Mars and more.
- Music concerts have become an expected addition to the F1 experience, with the trend making its way to the U.S. over the last decade.
- will.i.am became Formula One’s first Global Artist in Residence, releasing F1-inspired tracks and aiming to bring the concert aspect of F1 to a global audience.
- Despite the growing interest and influx of new fans, watching F1 races live remains an elite experience, with the Vegas race being the most expensive event on this year’s calendar.