The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance appointed Betsy Fretwell to serve as its interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement.
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The infrastructure removal wrapped about one month after the race, including the reopening of the sidewalk in front of the Bellagio for the first time since mid-September.
The temporary Formula One bridge, which has drawn the ire of nearby Las Vegas businesses, is being taken down this week.
LVCVA President Steve Hill said it wasn’t expected that the Las Vegas Grand Prix would bring the same crowds as the inaugural run last year.
The biggest impact to traffic will begin this weekend when the temporary Flamingo Road vehicular bridge over Koval is dismantled.
Clark County commissioners approved a new contract for advertising within the public right-of-way that reduces the cost for F1 to place sponsorship ads along its Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit.
Last year F1 paid the county $1 million for advertisement privileges on public roads.
The second Las Vegas Grand Prix set record handles at BetMGM and Station Sports, but fell short of the money wagered at Caesars and the Westgate on last year’s event.
With the second-annual Las Vegas Grand Prix completed, crews are already tearing down the infrastructure tied to the 3.8-mile street circuit, with the majority of the work planned to conclude by Christmas.
With year two of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the books, officials are already looking toward the future of the mega event being held annually in Southern Nevada.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive Formula One world title at Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Here are three takeaways from the race.
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix champ George Russell hit XS Nightclub at Wynn after taking the checkered flag.
The finishing order of all 20 drivers in the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, along with updated Formula One driver and constructor standings.
All attention was focused on the Strip during the Formula One race, leading to an eerie calm at Bellagio’s casino, conservatory and front desk area.
George Russell won the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday night. Max Verstappen finished fifth and clinched his fourth consecutive F1 world title.
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