The second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix brought over 300,000 F1 fans to Sin City this weekend, but not everyone paid for a ticket.
Some crafty spectators found a free and creative way to watch the race by riding an escalator — over and over and over again.
TikTok user @VegasStarFish captured the hilarious scene outside the Fashion Show Mall as folks took turns riding a set of escalators throughout the race, sneaking glimpses of the action as F1 cars roared past.
The escalator’s elevated position overlooks one of the 50-lap spectacle’s most exciting turns, providing a better view than many paid seats at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
Fans could be seen lining up politely, snapping photos and recording videos as they looped up and down the moving staircase.
Security was stationed at the top and bottom of the escalators, but as long as fans kept moving, they weren’t technically breaking any rules. And so, hundreds took advantage of the unconventional setup.
Mercedes driver George Russell took first place in the third-last race of the F1 season, with Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz rounding out the podium. But with the average Grand Prix ticket costing $1,617, the escalator riders were arguably the night’s biggest winners.
Here’s hoping organizers don’t block off the moving attraction next year.