Tag: Formula One

Opinion: F1 is a terrific summer blockbuster. Will the movie fast-track the sport to another level?

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The sport of Formula One has taken off in the past decade, launching from an obscure, niche racing sport with more of an international focus into a full-fledged phenomenon, both globally and in the United States.  The additions of Miami and Las Vegas to the racing calendar, the strategic moves of owner Liberty Media, the … Continue reading Opinion: F1 is a terrific summer blockbuster. Will the movie fast-track the sport to another level?

All In: Inside the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s mission to build Las Vegas’ next sports success story

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Note from the author: The following longform feature is my capstone project for my Master's of Science in Journalism degree at Northwestern University. This marked my first time covering Formula One in any capacity and included interviews with Las Vegas experts, coverage of NASCAR's first-ever street race in July in Chicago and on-site reporting from … Continue reading All In: Inside the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s mission to build Las Vegas’ next sports success story