The Las Vegas Grand Prix received a two-year contract extension that keeps the race that runs down the iconic Strip on the calendar through 2027.
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Motorists should expect delays through the end of next month as crews replace a leaking pipeline under a stretch of road that serves as part of the Formula One race circuit.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix will return in 2026 for the fourth time, even though the initial three-year contract expires after the 2025 race.
Also, board members approved a $1.5 million sponsorship of the Neon City Festival, a downtown Las Vegas affiliated event with the race.
Las Vegas Grand Prix officials continue to partner with businesses located within the race’s footprint ahead of the third year of the race.
Last year’s infrastructure-related work — which caused traffic headaches for those traveling in-and-around the Strip — involved six months of repaving operations, something that won’t be seen this year.
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle says 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sales are lagging and that some MGM properties were charging up to 50 percent less for hotel rooms compared with the 2023 race.
Las Vegas Grand Prix officials are scheduled to give the Clark County Commission a planning update for the Formula 1 race taking place in November.
The 18-month deal is valued at $12 million and runs through 2025, according to the LVCVA. The partnership covers 15 races over two Formula One seasons.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority spent over $4 million of taxpayer money on Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets, which were given to executives, staff and celebrities.
Southern Nevada motorists are scheduled to be clued in next month on what the traffic plan is for this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
At least four Clark County commissioners are being investigated by the state ethics board for accepting tickets to the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year.
Oak View Group and Sports Illustrated are joining forces to bring the Club SI hospitality space to life for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Race fans next week will have a cheaper general admission ticket option for this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The temporary Flamingo Road bridge over Koval Lane will be reduced for this year’s Formula One race to lessen impacts on area businesses, officials said.
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Motorists should expect delays through the end of next month as crews replace a leaking pipeline under a stretch of road that serves as part of the Formula One race circuit.
Also, board members approved a $1.5 million sponsorship of the Neon City Festival, a downtown Las Vegas affiliated event with the race.
Formula One is searching for interested Southern Nevada residents who want to serve as marshals for this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has entered into a partnership agreement with a casino that was formerly suing the Formula One event.
