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Rory McIlroy, Adele and Jared Leto among star-studded crowd in Las Vegas for F1 qualifying

Rory McIlroy watched qualifying from the Alpine garage - he is an investor in the team


Celebrities from across the world of sports, film and music descended on the Las Vegas Strip on Friday night as Formula One took over Sin City.

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Co whipped around the Nevada desert as they battled for pole position during qualifying.

They were watched on by a host of A-listers including Rory McIlroy, singer-songwriter Adele and Olympic champion Noah Lyles.

Snoop Dogg and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay were also among the household names watching the action.

Snowboarding legend Shaun White took in qualifying in Sin City, alongside stars of the big and small screen such as Jenny McCarthy, Jared Leto and Nina Dobrev.

The glitzy Vegas showpiece is one of three American races on the Formula One calendar.

Rory McIlroy watched qualifying from the Alpine garage - he is an investor in the team

Rory McIlroy watched qualifying from the Alpine garage – he is an investor in the team

Singer-songwriter Adele was among the many celebrities to take in the action in Las Vegas

Singer-songwriter Adele was among the many celebrities to take in the action in Las Vegas

Actor and musician Jared Leto watches on during qualifying in Sin City on Friday night

Actor and musician Jared Leto watches on during qualifying in Sin City on Friday night

Races in Austin – the official American Grand Prix – and Miami have already taken place this year.

It is the second year of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with another event on the Formula One calendar in the city already slated for 2025.

A host of other celebrities are expected to turn up for Saturday’s race, including Brad Pitt, Beyonce, Paul Mescal,  Michael Phelps, Paris Hilton and Sylvester Stallone.

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