{
  "updated": "Nov 10, 2026",
  "checked": "Nov 10, 2026, 5:10 PM PT",
  "homeCount": 6,
  "feed": "https://www.formula.vegas/news.json",
  "rss": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/rss.xml",
  "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news",
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    {
      "slug": "vgk-f1-collaboration-night",
      "headline": "Vegas Golden Knights announce plans for Knights Hockey Week",
      "outlet": "FOX5 Vegas",
      "published": "Nov 10, 2026, 6:49 AM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-11-10T14:49:46.19Z",
      "updatedISO": null,
      "category": "Event",
      "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/10/vegas-golden-knights-announce-plans-knights-hockey-week/",
      "whyItMatters": "The Golden Knights’ F1 collaboration night is Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7:00 PM PT against Dallas at T-Mobile Arena, with a team-branded F1 car on Paramount+ Plaza and collaboration merch — a fan event two days before practice, but it is a ticketed hockey game, not a race session.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/vgk-f1-collaboration-night",
      "source": {
        "label": "FOX5 Vegas: Knights Hockey Week",
        "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/10/vegas-golden-knights-announce-plans-knights-hockey-week/"
      },
      "also": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "circuit-prep-final-stretch",
      "headline": "Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit prep heading down final stretch before race week",
      "outlet": "Las Vegas Review-Journal",
      "published": "Nov 9, 2026, 11:54 AM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-11-09T19:54:41Z",
      "updatedISO": null,
      "category": "Traffic",
      "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/las-vegas-grand-prix-circuit-prep-heading-down-final-stretch-before-race-week-3912174/",
      "whyItMatters": "Koval Lane between Rochelle and Harmon is set to close around the clock from 12:01 AM Saturday through race weekend, and the Strip is already down to one lane each way from midnight to noon through Friday. Anyone staying or watching near the circuit should treat this week as race-week traffic, not just next week. The Review-Journal also notes southbound Strip lanes and the sidewalk in front of Bellagio stay closed through the end of December while the Fountain Club hospitality space comes down.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/circuit-prep-final-stretch",
      "source": {
        "label": "Las Vegas Review-Journal: circuit prep final stretch",
        "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/las-vegas-grand-prix-circuit-prep-heading-down-final-stretch-before-race-week-3912174/"
      },
      "also": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "pre-race-entertainment-lineup",
      "headline": "Steve Aoki, Jordin Sparks among performers announced for Las Vegas Grand Prix",
      "outlet": "FOX5 Vegas",
      "published": "Nov 9, 2026, 10:47 AM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-11-09T18:47:33.979Z",
      "updatedISO": null,
      "category": "Entertainment",
      "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/09/steve-aoki-jordin-sparks-among-performers-announced-las-vegas-grand-prix/",
      "whyItMatters": "Steve Aoki and MORTEN play the grid and Jordin Sparks sings the anthem on Saturday, Nov 21, but live views of select acts are tied to specific grandstand and hospitality tickets (Heineken Silver Main, Skybox, Paddock Club, Trackside Tavern, Wynn Grid Club and Gordon Ramsay at F1 Garage). Sean Paul, Disclosure and Two Friends headline the T-Mobile Stage at Sphere; the inaugural F1 Afterparty that night features the Backstreet Boys at Sphere, through limited ticket packages.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/pre-race-entertainment-lineup",
      "source": {
        "label": "FOX5 Vegas: Grand Prix performers",
        "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/09/steve-aoki-jordin-sparks-among-performers-announced-las-vegas-grand-prix/"
      },
      "also": [
        {
          "label": "Las Vegas Grand Prix: official pre-race entertainment announcement",
          "url": "https://www.f1lasvegasgp.com/2026/11/2026-prerace-entertainment/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "slug": "construction-final-turn",
      "headline": "F1 construction heading into ‘final turn’ with Las Vegas Grand Prix less than two weeks away",
      "outlet": "8 News Now",
      "published": "Nov 9, 2026, 9:30 AM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-11-09T17:30:05+00:00",
      "updatedISO": null,
      "category": "Traffic",
      "url": "https://www.8newsnow.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy/f1-construction-heading-into-final-turn-with-las-vegas-grand-prix-less-than-two-weeks-away/",
      "whyItMatters": "Barrier work is still cutting Las Vegas Boulevard to one lane each way from midnight to noon through Friday, and a 10-day Koval closure from Harmon to Rochelle starts Saturday through race weekend. 8 News Now also notes the track takedown brings more closures through the end of December, so traffic does not snap back when the race ends.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/construction-final-turn",
      "source": {
        "label": "8 News Now: F1 construction final turn",
        "url": "https://www.8newsnow.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy/f1-construction-heading-into-final-turn-with-las-vegas-grand-prix-less-than-two-weeks-away/"
      },
      "also": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "road-closures-nov-9-15",
      "headline": "Las Vegas Grand Prix road closures: What to know ahead of F1 preparations",
      "outlet": "FOX5 Vegas",
      "published": "Nov 6, 2026, 12:15 PM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-11-06T20:15:15.325Z",
      "updatedISO": null,
      "category": "Traffic",
      "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/06/las-vegas-grand-prix-road-closures-what-know-ahead-f1-preparations/",
      "whyItMatters": "The Nov 9–15 prep window includes a full Koval Lane closure between Rochelle and Harmon from 12:01 AM Nov 14 through Nov 23, overnight Sands Avenue reductions, and Strip lane cuts from midnight to noon Nov 9–13. FOX5, citing the organizers, also flags RTC changes: the Deuce and Routes 119, 202 and 203 move to special race-week routes Nov 17–25, and seven Route 119 stops on Koval stay closed around the clock through Dec 18. The schedule may change.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/road-closures-nov-9-15",
      "source": {
        "label": "FOX5 Vegas: Grand Prix road closures",
        "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/06/las-vegas-grand-prix-road-closures-what-know-ahead-f1-preparations/"
      },
      "also": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "zoox-robotaxi-2027",
      "headline": "Zoox named official autonomous ride hail partner of Las Vegas Grand Prix",
      "outlet": "Las Vegas Review-Journal",
      "published": "Nov 5, 2026, 10:57 AM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-11-05T18:57:22Z",
      "updatedISO": "2026-11-09T16:03:27+00:00",
      "category": "Getting around",
      "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/zoox-named-official-autonomous-ride-hail-partner-of-las-vegas-grand-prix-3910304/",
      "whyItMatters": "Amazon-owned Zoox is the official autonomous ride-hail partner and plans a dedicated pickup zone at Grand Prix Plaza, but the Review-Journal says robotaxi rides to and from the Grand Prix start in 2027 — not this year’s Nov 19–21 race. Do not plan 2026 race-night transport on it.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/zoox-robotaxi-2027",
      "source": {
        "label": "Las Vegas Review-Journal: Zoox partnership",
        "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/zoox-named-official-autonomous-ride-hail-partner-of-las-vegas-grand-prix-3910304/"
      },
      "also": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "f1-hub-venetian-opens",
      "headline": "F1 Hub presented by American Express returns at The Venetian on November 7",
      "outlet": "Las Vegas Grand Prix (official)",
      "published": "Oct 20, 2026, 6:57 AM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-10-20T13:57:42+00:00",
      "updatedISO": "2026-11-09T17:47:28+00:00",
      "category": "Watching",
      "url": "https://www.f1lasvegasgp.com/2026/10/f1-las-vegas-hub-returning-november-7/",
      "whyItMatters": "The official merchandise hub inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas opened Saturday, Nov 7, with two floors of official and collaboration gear and interactive installations. It is a race-week stop that does not require a circuit ticket.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/f1-hub-venetian-opens",
      "source": {
        "label": "Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1 Hub at The Venetian",
        "url": "https://www.f1lasvegasgp.com/2026/10/f1-las-vegas-hub-returning-november-7/"
      },
      "also": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "grand-prix-plaza-2027-reopening",
      "headline": "F1’s Grand Prix Plaza sets 2027 reopening date",
      "outlet": "Las Vegas Review-Journal",
      "published": "Oct 28, 2026, 5:50 PM PT",
      "publishedISO": "2026-10-29T00:50:56Z",
      "updatedISO": "2026-11-03T02:45:35Z",
      "category": "Event",
      "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/f1s-grand-prix-plaza-sets-2027-reopening-date-3906410/",
      "whyItMatters": "Grand Prix Plaza shut on Oct 4 so crews could set up this year’s circuit and does not reopen to the public until Jan 8, 2027. It is not a walk-up attraction during the 2026 race week.",
      "page": "https://www.formula.vegas/news/grand-prix-plaza-2027-reopening",
      "source": {
        "label": "Las Vegas Review-Journal: Grand Prix Plaza 2027 reopening",
        "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/f1s-grand-prix-plaza-sets-2027-reopening-date-3906410/"
      },
      "also": []
    }
  ]
}