MEDIA ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE FOR THE FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

This page contains information for media interested in applying for accreditation for the inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX from November 16-18, 2023.

Please read the following information carefully before applying for national media accreditation.

ACCREDIATION PROCESS: The following procedure is for US-based media, including written / print media; digital media, photographers, national/regional radio.

The online accreditation form (use button below) must be filled in completely, by Sunday, October 15, 2023, 11 p.m. PT, with all required supporting documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
All applications must include:

NATIONAL MEDIA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

(US-based media only, including written and print media; digital media, photographers, national/regional radio)

• a formal application letter written on the applicant’s publication letterhead, undertaking to publish one or more reports from the event and stating when those report(s) will appear. This letter must be signed by the editor or senior member of the editorial staff. The letter must confirm the name(s) of the representative who will be covering the event, including job title, and that each person applying for accreditation will be contributing to coverage from the event.

• Contact details, including email address and mobile telephone number, must be provided for the representative(s) and editor / senior member of the editorial staff.

• Sample of the publication (if requested)

• Applicants should supply pdf proof previous coverage of Formula 1® and / or motorsport.

• Information on the publication, including circulation, frequency, etc.

• ID photo

• press card (if applicable)

PRINT/PHOTO/RADIO REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to devote coverage to F1®

• Highest standards of accuracy and fairness are expected from the accredited media

• Only bona-fide journalists/photographers to be accredited as such. Other staff of the publication (marketing, sub-editors, assistants, etc.) cannot be accredited as media.

• Must be on sale to the general public. Publications must be of a sufficient circulation to warrant allocation of a credential. Correspond to the FIA’s publication and circulation criteria.

• All accreditations are subject to final approval by the FIA.

• Photo agencies must be able to prove that pictures have been regularly sold to at least three publications and have been paid for at the normal commercial rate.

• Freelance journalists must apply for credentials via their own agencies. The onus is on the applicant to prove the supply of regular stories to three publications fulfilling the FIA accreditation criteria.

• Freelance photographers must apply via their own agency. They must prove that they supply regular F1 coverage to at least three publications matching the FIA accreditation criteria.

WEBSITES/DIGITAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS

• Applications from websites will be considered for professional, stand-alone internet editorial/news coverage only.

• Digital/online media applying for accreditation must be able to prove traffic figures, a specific section devoted to Formula 1, and a high percentage of unique content.

• The applicant must submit satisfactory evidence of publication on the website of Formula 1 news coverage.

• The applicant must respect the intellectual property rights of the FIA, the Formula 1 Commercial Rights Holder and third parties. This includes the strict prohibition on the taking of any moving picture images, sound recordings, use of trademarks, titles or logos as further set out in the accreditation agreement.

• Website applications are subject to final approval by the FIA.