Robotaxi company Zoox has signed a multi-year partnership with Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., making it the official autonomous ride-hail partner of the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, News 3 reported Thursday, Nov. 5.
What the deal includes
Starting in 2027, Zoox will offer rides to and from Grand Prix Plaza using its purpose-built robotaxi. The partnership includes a dedicated Zoox pickup and drop-off zone at the plaza, plus race-week activations around Las Vegas.
Zoox already runs a public service area in Las Vegas with pickups at major hotels, resorts, entertainment venues and Harry Reid International Airport. Rides are booked through the Zoox app on iOS and Android. The company also has an existing relationship with the Atlassian Williams F1 team.
“Formula 1 has always been a platform for innovation,” Brendan Dolby, the Grand Prix’s vice president of commercial, said in announcing the deal.
No pricing or ride details for race week were announced, and the deal does not change anything for this month’s race; the robotaxi service at the plaza begins in 2027.
What it means for locals and visitors
- Race fans: Starting with the 2027 race, there will be a dedicated driverless option for getting to and from Grand Prix Plaza.
- Rideshare drivers: Expect a Zoox-branded pickup and drop-off area at the plaza in 2027, so plan around where traditional rideshare staging ends up once race-week maps come out.
- Everyday riders: Zoox’s current Las Vegas service, including airport pickups, continues as usual through its app.
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