F1 should engage with more U.S. sports - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton thinks Formula One should start to engage with popular American sports to help raise its profile in the country.

Despite his recent comments to Russian media about lacking enthusiasm for America, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has made little secret in the past about his desire to increase the sport's popularity Stateside. The United States Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 2012 and the Austin race has quickly become one of the most popular venues of the year for fans and drivers alike.

The American presence has been bolstered by Alexander Rossi racing for Manor this year, while U.S.-based team Haas F1 will join the grid in 2016. During Thursday's FIA press conference in Austin…