Formula 1, Vegas Style: Inside the Global Spotlight with Lori Nelson-Kraft

On this episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia and Russell Letizia sit down with Lori Nelson-Kraft, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, for an in-depth conversation about how one of the world’s most watched sporting events reshaped Las Vegas.Lori shares how Formula 1 became more than just a race — it’s now a statement about innovation, community, and global identity. From managing global media to addressing local impact, she offers a fascinating look at what it takes to keep Las Vegas at the center of the world stage.Tom and Lori also dive into the behind-the-scenes strategies that drive communication, stakeholder trust, and the economic realities of hosting a spectacle that merges luxury, speed, and showmanship — all set against the lights of the Strip.A thoughtful, balanced look at how Formula 1 in Las Vegas is redefining how a city tells its story to the world.