Formula 1’s Title Battle Is Set to Shine Under the Las Vegas Lights

Here are the storylines we’re watching heading into the Saturday evening race.

Sports - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Why Formula 1’s Glitzy Las Vegas Race Is Suddenly So Important

Max Verstappen criticized the race for being “99 percent show” last year. Now, it could be the backdrop for one of his signature moments.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

The Novelty Factor Is Gone and a True Test Awaits Formula 1 in Las Vegas

Developing goodwill with the local community is a much bigger emphasis for race organizers this year.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas as Max Verstappen looks to clinch championship

The Red Bull racer could clinch the Formula 1 world championship Saturday night and join the elite club of four-time champions, alongside only Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, ...

While Formula 1 Thrives in Las Vegas, Small Businesses Feel the Strain

The construction of the circuit necessitates traffic restrictions and outright road closures that create significant gridlock throughout the city.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

How Vegas Became Formula 1’s Celebrity Magnet

Some of the early confirmed names to attend include Gordon Ramsay, Snoop Dogg, Ice Spice, Paul Mescal, Sylvester Stallone and Emily Ratajkowski.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Formula 1: How Max Verstappen can clinch the 2024 world championship at Las Vegas

Verstappen has a 62-point lead over Lando Norris ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Formula 1 picks, odds, grid, start time: 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix predictions, F1 bets from proven model

SportsLine's model analyzes Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the F1 Las Vegas GP 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago

How can Verstappen win the title?

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's race.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

McLaren Gambled. It May Have Ended Their Formula 1 Title Hopes.

Lando Norris’s charge to overtake Max Verstappen could have met its unofficial end, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Lego and Formula 1 Roll Out Full Sets of Teams and Drivers

In 2025, you will be able to recreate full Formula 1 Grands Prix in your living room, complete with Lego cars, drivers, and garages.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle

George Russell put Mercedes on the pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in an upset over teammate Lewis Hamilton

Sports - ABC News - 14 hours ago

John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las Vegas

Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances

Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Formula 1: As Max Verstappen closes in on a 4th title, Red Bull is behind McLaren and Ferrari for the constructor's crown

McLaren leads Ferrari by 36 points with three races to go. Red Bull is third and 49 points back of McLaren.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

At ComplexCon, the Hypebeasts Take Las Vegas

ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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