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Liberty Media pays $3 million to settle Las Vegas Grand Prix lawsuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Liberty Media pays $3 million to settle Las Vegas Grand Prix lawsuit

Summary

Liberty Media has agreed to a $3 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit related to the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The lawsuit stemmed from incidents during the race's opening night where spectators were affected by a loose water valve cover on the circuit. Although the settlement resolves the legal dispute, Liberty Media and Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. do not admit any wrongdoing. Ticket holders have until August 27 to file claims, and the settlement awaits final court approval on November 4.

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By the Numbers

•Settlement closes a class-action lawsuit filed by spectators.
•Incidents occurred during the first practice session on November 16, 2023.
•Claimants can file until August 27 with court approval expected by November 4.
•Liberty Media spent approximately $500 million on event infrastructure.
•Similar engineering issues have been reported in subsequent races.

Latest Updates

12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty Media Settles Las Vegas Grand Prix Lawsuit for $3 Million — But Won't Admit the Drain Cover Was Its Fault

What they're saying

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Formula 1's parent company has agreed to pay roughly $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by spectators who got burned during the opening night of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The deal closes the book on one of the messiest chapters in F1's push into the American market, but Liberty Media and race operator Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. aren't admitting they did anything wrong. They're just done arguing about it. For anyone who's blocked out the specifics, here's the recap. Nine minut
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