Best images of F1 in the US through the years
Summary
Formula 1 (F1) races in the United States have taken place in several cities since 1959, including Austin, Miami, Las Vegas, and historical venues like Watkins Glen and Long Beach. The US Grand Prix in Austin is now one of the sport’s popular events, and the overall interest in F1 has increased in the US partly due to the Netflix series Drive to Survive.Key Facts
- The first US Grand Prix was held in Sebring, Florida, in 1959.
- Austin, Texas, has hosted the US Grand Prix since 2012 and is a favorite on the F1 calendar.
- The US hosts three F1 races: Austin in November, Miami in May, and Las Vegas with a night race in November.
- Several US cities like Indianapolis, Watkins Glen (New York), and Long Beach (California) have hosted F1 races in the past.
- Watkins Glen hosted the US Grand Prix from 1961 until 1980.
- The Long Beach street circuit hosted the US Grand Prix West from 1976 until 1983.
- Las Vegas held F1 races in 1981 and 1982 but these were not popular with drivers or fans.
- The Netflix show Drive to Survive helped increase Formula 1’s popularity in the United States.
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