We really need the Vegas thread started. I just watched some of the opening ceremony for the GP live streamed on YouTube. I was mostly impressed. I think they should have had the drivers on for longer and featured them a bit more. But overall it was interesting and was surprised by the number of performers. The best comparison is that it was very much like a NFL Superbowl halftime show, but maybe more.
I expect it will be a love/hate thing for many. I can imagine many who have been watching F1 for a long time will struggle with this. That it may be just too different. They are likely to roll their eyes and mutter "Americans" under their breath.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNnim_mZlBM
They may replace that video to cut out the first 14 minutes of the live stream in which nothing happens.
Richard