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At U.S. Grand Prix, It’s Clear F1 Has Its Foot on the Gas in the States

An increasing number of races in the U.S. and a likely new American driver are feeding a steadily growing fanbase in the country.

AUSTIN—The ruckus of Formula One fans within the grandstands at Circuit of the Americas threatened to overpower the roar of the cars as they readied for the start of the 2022 U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday,

As the lights went out, the cars sped off, tight battles for positions forming as the 20 drivers barreled up a massive hill to Turn 1. A massive American flag loomed overhead as George Russell spun Carlos Sainz, groans echoing from spectators as the Ferrari driver’s day came to an end.