How the Sport Is Winning Hearts Across America and Around the Globe F1 Fever in the U.S.
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Ever since I was a young boy, I have been a fan of auto racing. From NASCAR to the Indy 500, fast cars have always grabbed my attention. Of all the racing genres, Formula One is my favorite. As the 2025 racing season approaches, allow me to explain what the buzz is all about and why this international motorsport has taken the U.S. by storm. 1. Netflix Helped Turbocharge F1’s U.S. Popularity Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” series helped introduce F1 racing to over 300 million paid subscribers and added fuel to its growing fan base by pulling back the curtain, allowing fans to experience the drama, rivalries, and personalities behind the scenes. The Netflix series introduced new fans to the intensity of F1 racing and exposed the human personalities that create these rocket-fast cars. “Drive to Survive” is not only about race cars, but also a story of grit, innovation, and teamwork. 2. A Global Spectacle Finds a U.S. Home F1 has always been a dazzling showcase of speed and precision in glitzy international cities like Monaco, Monza, and São Paulo. But now, the United States is part of the action with races in Austin, Miami, and Las Vegas, each bringing its own unique flavor to the championship. The technical mastery of the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, the sun-soaked excitement of the Miami International Autodrome, and the neon-lit spectacle of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit have transformed America into a true F1 destination. 3. Speed and Sound That Will Blow Your Mind F1 cars are engineering marvels, reaching mind-blowing speeds of over 220 mph. Juan Pablo-Montoya recorded the fastest speed ever during a race weekend with a top speed of 231.52 mph during the 2005 Italian Grand Prix. He won the race from start to finish. But it is not just about the speed — it is about the sound. These machines roar at 130 decibels, louder than a full-blown rock concert. If you ever attend a race, bring ear protection and prepare for an unforgettable sensory experience. 4. The Stars Behind the Wheels There are 10 racing teams, and each team has 2 cars. The driver lineup has been dominated in recent years by Max Verstappen, a three-time world champion with the Red Bull team. Lewis Hamilton adds a dramatic twist this year by joining the Ferrari team. Rising talents Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri drive for the McLaren team and make every race unpredictable. 5. The 2025 Season Is Right Around the Corner The
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The 2025 season kicks off March 13–15 in Melbourne, Australia. Race weekends follow a consistent pattern with Friday reserved for practice, Saturday for time qualifying to determine the starting position order, and Sunday is race day! You can watch every race on ESPN. Go to ESPN.com/F1/schedule for the full season dates and locations. If you would like to chat more about F1 over email, contact me at Dennis@DLJonesHomes.com .
–Dennis Jones
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