Formula One has largely been European-centric, just like how NASCAR has been US-centric. F1 only just broke onto American soil in 1959 at Sebring, even though the Indianapolis 500 had been on the F1 schedule since 1950. Currently, F1 comprises 24 races on its calendar, six of which are held in the Americas. But the country will have to wait further for its expansion dreams as the motorsport is planning a new growth strategy — one that eyes long-term contracts with its cities.

Why U.S. has to wait for further F1 expansion

Today, with the way the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix culminated, F1’s popularity is on a roll. The 2025 movie on the sport also played a big role in this. Today, F1 races aren’t just races anymore — they are a global cultural celebration, combined with entertainment and uniting

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