Latest news with #UnitedStatesGrandPrix
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Indy 500 winner 'should be given a chance' as F1 star begs team to sign him
Alex Palou won the Indy 500 for the first time last weekend and the three-time IndyCar champion is now being linked with a Formula 1 drive in the future – if he wants one Carlos Sainz is adamant that "dominant" Alex Palou should be given a chance to prove what he can do in Formula 1. That call comes after the Spaniard won the famous Indy 500 race for the first time last weekend. It was just the latest in a long list of impressive accomplishments managed by Palou in recent years. He never made it to F1 after a brief spell racing in Formula 2 and moved to Japanese Super Formula before joining the IndyCar grid, where he has thrived. Palou made his debut in the US racing series five years ago and has already become a three-time champion. He looks increasingly likely to secure his fourth crown this year as he is more than 100 points clear of nearest challenger Pato O'Ward, his Indy 500 victory marking five wins from six starts so far in 2025. Sainz knows his compatriot very well having competed against him in junior racing categories. "I always rated Alex very highly because I was his team mate in cadets and he was very quick in cadet karting," the Williams F1 star said. Sign up to our free weekly F1 newsletter, Pit Lane Chronicle, by entering your email address below so that every new edition lands straight in your inbox! "But honestly speaking, what he's doing in America is something really admirable. I think to dominate in the way he's dominating, you have to be very good at what you're doing. Formula 1 is a completely different discipline, different world, but I don't have anything else but respect and admiration for what Alex is doing in Indy. "I think someone that is capable of winning the Indy 500, at least he should at some point be given the chance to show what he can do in Formula 1. And if he's quick enough in Formula 1, then he should be welcomed in Formula 1." Fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso is equally impressed with Palou's success but doesn't see why he would need to switch from IndyCar to F1. "I know that most of the drivers dream about a Formula 1 seat and having a career here, but he had the opportunity in IndyCar and he maximised every single day there," said the Aston Martin racer. "He's a legend in IndyCar and he will be a legend always in IndyCar, so I think he's not missing Formula 1. I'm very happy for him because he's a very, very talented driver. We are just following him from here with a lot of respect and as a fan. I was watching on Sunday the race and just hoping that he would finally make it, and he did it, so I'm happy for him." Palou drove in one F1 practice session for McLaren in 2022, at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. But he split from the outfit in 2023 after reneging on an agreement to join the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team, choosing instead to stick with Chip Ganassi Racing. He flew to London for talks in January this year with the £24million lawsuit still ongoing. In any case, after his Indy 500 win, Palou insisted he is not currently interested in quitting IndyCar for F1. "I don't want to leave now," he said. "[F1] is not calling me anymore. I still follow it – it's a huge series, it's amazing, I'm a big fan – but I don't think they're having as much fun as I'm having here."
Fox Sports
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Just how massive is Indianapolis Motor Speedway compared to other stadiums?
A packed NBA arena can make a ton of noise that belies its size — the largest venue in the league is the United Center in Chicago, home of the Bulls, and it holds just under 21,000 fans. Dodger Stadium is as big as MLB baseball stadiums get, as it sits 56,000 fans, but that's nowhere near as many as the largest NFL stadium — that would be MetLife Stadium, where the Jets and the Giants play, with a capacity of 82,500. Think of how many people all of those venues feel like they hold while you're in them. And then consider that none of them even crack the top 10 — nor do they come anywhere close — of the largest sports venues in the United States. A six-digit capacity is a requirement to make it to that list, and for that, there is only college football and racing, in various forms. West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium (Penn State Nittany Lions, College Football) 106,572 There are eight college football stadiums that seat at least 100,000 fans, and all but one of those was built in the 1920s. The lone exception is the home of Penn State's football team, the Nittany Lions, constructed in 1960. In its current form, anyway: there are parts of the stadium that are well over a century old themselves, as they were part of Penn State's previous venue, a 30,000 seater named New Beaver Field, was disassembled and made part of Beaver Stadium when it opened in 1960. Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines, College Football) 107,601 The rivalry between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes goes back and forth again and again, to the point that the former won the rivalry game this year but the latter ended up as national champions. If there's one thing that Michigan can lord over Ohio forever, though, it's that Michigan Stadium is larger than The Shoe. Texas Motor Speedway (NASCAR, INDYCAR) 112,662 Texas Motor Speedway used to host INDYCAR races, until 2023, but now finds itself exclusively as the home of multiple NASCAR racing series, like the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. While it's massive compared to the capacity for so many other sports, as far as speedways in America goes not everything is actually bigger in Texas. Las Vegas Motor Speedway (NASCAR) 116,000 While the idea of Las Vegas as a sports city is relatively new — the NHL (Golden Knights, 2017), WNBA (Aces, 2018), and NFL (Raiders, 2020) all arrived within the last decade, and the Las Vegas Athletics are planned as the next addition to the city — the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NASCAR have been in town for much longer. The track opened up all the way back in 1971, and the Speedway has hosted NASCAR events for nearly three decades now. Tom Rinaldi featured James Hinchcliffe Will Power, Álex Palou & Alexander Rossi to talk about some of the scary realities competing in INDYCAR. Circuit of the Americas (Formula One, NASCAR, MotoGP) 117,439 Formula One's United States Grand Prix runs at the Circuit of the Americas, as does NASCAR's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, and other various automobile races besides. And there is non-car racing, too, as MotoGP's Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas takes place at this Austin Texas circuit. Circuit of the Americas is constructed differently depending on what kind of race is going on there, naturally, but even with its huge track layout, there are larger racing venues out there. Atlanta Motor Speedway (NASCAR) 125,000 The Atlanta Motor Speedway used to host INDYCAR as well as the IMSA GT Championship, but it's now used for various NASCAR events that are part of the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. It opened way back in 1960, and while it bears Atlanta's name, it's actually located in a suburb of the city, Hampton. The population of Hampton? Just 8,368 as of the 2020 census… unless there happens to be a race going on, of course. Michigan International Speedway (NASCAR) 137,243 Michigan loves its large venues — maybe Comerica Park should consider adding another 10,000-plus seats so it can match up with what old Tiger Stadium used to seat. Speaking of Comerica, the Michigan International Speedway fits more than what three of that stadium could, with room to spare. It currently plays host to NASCAR Cup Series races, as well as the NASCAR Truck Craftsman Series. Bristol Motor Speedway (NASCAR) 153,000 Bristol Motor Speedway, located in Tennessee, is the largest NASCAR track, which is also why it's going to be home to an MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds in 2025 (airing on FOX) — it will surely be the highest-attended game in league history, considering it seats nearly 100,000 additional fans than the league's largest stadium, Dodger Stadium, can. It plays host to NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series races. Churchill Downs (Kentucky Derby) 170,000 Horse racing is an old sport, and Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, is an old venue: it opened back in 1875, or, so long ago that it was already around 50 years old by the time many of the larger college football stadiums first broke ground. To give you a sense of the size of Churchill Downs in comparison to other horse-racing venues, Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness, falls short of 100,000 seats, and the Belmont Stakes are run at Belmont Park, which fits exactly 100,000. Indianapolis Motor Speedway (INDYCAR) 350,000 And then you have the home of the Indianapolis 500, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As far as permanent seats go, Indianapolis Motor Speedway can seat 250,000. After general admission is accounted for, though, the speedway can hold 350,000 fans — more than twice as much as the next-largest venue, Churchill Downs. A fitting home for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," no? Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar have been waiting for this moment
Liam Lawson has been driving in Formula 1 during each of the past three seasons. He made his F1 debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, stepping into the seat at AlphaTauri after Daniel Ricciardo broke a bone in his hand. He again replaced Ricciardo last season, after Visa Cash App RB F1 Team decided to make a driver switch ahead of the United States Grand Prix. And while Lawson began this season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, he is back with the junior team, racing for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls after a switch was made before the Japanese Grand Prix. But this week, he will finally experience another first in F1. Advertisement His first F1 Monaco Grand Prix. It is a 'challenge' he is looking forward to. 'This will be my first time racing here in Monaco in a Formula One car and it's a moment I've been looking forward to for a long time,' said Lawson in VCARB's media preview. 'I've raced here before in the junior categories and it has always felt incredibly special, but doing it in F1 takes it to another level. There's so much history and prestige around this track. The margin for error here is tiny, and the challenge is massive, but that's exactly what makes Monaco so special. It's going to take a bit of time to get fully comfortable on track, so all three practice sessions will be crucial. I'm really excited to be here.' While Lawson has yet to finish in the points this season, his VCARB teammate, Isack Hadjar, is coming off his fourth finish in the points this year, as he came across the line ninth in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Advertisement Like Lawson, he will get to experience the Monaco Grand Prix in an F1 car for the first time this week. 'Monaco is nearly a home race for me and I'm sure it's going to be a really special weekend,' said Hadjar. 'I believe it's the best Qualifying session of the year as it's a really intense one, so I'm looking forward to it. Following last week's great result in Imola, I feel like the car is working really well. We found a bit more performance, so I'm happy to go again and drive for the first time a Formula One car in Monaco, aiming to fight for a few more points.' Hadjar delivered one of the more memorable moments of the 2024 F2 season last year in Monaco, with this lightning-quick reaction during qualifying a season ago: Hopefully, Hadjar will not need those reflexes for a similar moment this week.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chantra out of French MotoGP after arm pump surgery
Somkiat Chantra will not take part in the MotoGP French Grand Prix having been unable to fully recover from forearm surgery he underwent last week. The LC Honda rider underwent surgery last Wednesday to address issues caused by compartment syndrome at the Dexeus Clinic in Barcelona by Dr Xavier Mir's team. Advertisement Although the procedure went to plan, Chantra was unable to recover in time to be fit for the French round. 'Following a post-operative check-up, Dr. Xavier Mir, who performed the surgery, recommended giving Somkiat more time to fully regain his strength before returning to competition. While his rehabilitation is progressing satisfactorily, he is not yet fit to compete,' the statement read. Somkiat Chantra, Team LCR Honda Somkiat Chantra, Team LCR Honda Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images With the absence of the 26-year-old Thai rider, who is in his rookie season in the premier class, LCR Honda will appear at Le Mans with just one rider, Johann Zarco, as they have not found a suitable replacement. Advertisement In his five MotoGP races, Chantra has struggled to adapt to an already challenging bike that is the Honda. Read Also: How Aprilia and KTM are closer to Yamaha and Honda than to Ducati MotoGP bans 2027-spec bike tests until conclusion of 2025 season His best result so far is a 16th place at the United States Grand Prix, and apart from Jorge Martin, who missed the first four races and was injured again in the fifth, Chantra is the only rider on the grid yet to score points. Interestingly, Pedro Acosta also underwent surgery one day (on Tuesday) to address the same issues, which had been causing him headaches for over a year. Advertisement The KTM rider, however, received the green light from doctors to travel to the French circuit, where the medical team will need to confirm if he is fit to race. To read more articles visit our website.
Buzz Feed
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Attended My First Formula 1 Grand Prix In Miami. Here's Everything I Experienced And The One Thing I Didn't Expect.
The year is 2022. I open Netflix, looking for something, anything, to distract me from the world. I stumble upon a trailer for a series that I had vaguely heard of before, but knew next to nothing about. That series was Drive to Survive, and, seeing as how it first premiered in 2019, multiple seasons were available to watch. I pressed play. And before I knew it, I'd watched every episode available. Since burning through the available episodes in 2022, I've followed the world of Formula 1 both through the show and outside of the show. I watch races live (when the time zones allow), I follow fan accounts on X/Twitter, I joined subreddits, and I even found a new way to bond with my uncle in his 70s, who has followed F1 since he was a kid. Prior to finding Drive to Survive on Netflix, the world of Formula 1 racing was a complete mystery to me. You could have said, " Lewis Hamilton was robbed of his 8th world championship," and I would have been like, "Who is Lewis Hamilton?" Embarrassing to think about now. Sorry to Sir Lewis Hamilton. But discovering the world of Formula 1 via Drive to Survive opened me to a world that I may not have known anything about, but suddenly couldn't get enough of. I was fascinated by this sport that had captivated a worldwide audience, and was so cutthroat that I could barely keep track of who was driving for whom from race to race or season to season. (Miss you, Daniel Ricciardo.) I suddenly found myself able to understand what "DRS" meant, and before I knew it, I was liking every single TikTok related to Toto Wolff that I could get my eyes on. So, this year, when I received an email in my inbox asking to potentially attend and consider covering the Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4, 2025) for BuzzFeed, I let out a little yelp. And, when the stars aligned and made it so it could actually happen, I spent a week in southern Florida to attend the Miami Grand Prix. While Formula 1 is not new to the world or to the United States, it's experienced a resurgence as of late and now has multiple races in the United States. (It actually shocked me to learn that there once was a Formula 1 race in my home state of Indiana. Kind of iconic.) Prior to 2012, there was a hiatus for Formula 1 races in the United States, but since then, three have been added, with a rumored but unverified fourth potentially coming in Chicago. The current races in the states are: — The Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4, 2025). — Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at COTA in Austin, TX (October 17-19, 2025). — And the Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 20-22, 2025). If you're new to Formula 1 as I once was, or if you're a seasoned fan who has yet to make it to the Miami Grand Prix, I'm here to give you a full breakdown of my weekend. First things to stay. While it is branded as the "Miami" Grand Prix, the Miami International Autodrome is located about 17 miles north of Miami in Miami Gardens, FL. So if you're thinking about going, you don't have to stay in Miami to make it to the race, but you also can stay in Miami because there are many shuttle options available for fans. And who wouldn't want to stay in Miami? But something I did not recall about this part of Florida from any of my other trips prior to 2022 was the amount of traffic in the area, especially on a race weekend. And the fact that every single road is a toll road. It took at least an hour to get to Miami and back. I live in Los Angeles, and I'm still not sure I've experienced traffic akin to that of Southern Florida. So while I did fly into Miami for the event, I ended up staying at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, and it would have been closer to fly into Fort Lauderdale. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is only about 10 miles from the Miami International Autodrome where the race is held, and it's also right across the street from one of the largest shuttle areas provided free of charge (and running every 15 minutes) for fans — Lot 70. You do not have to stay at the hotel to utilize the shuttles — nor is this the only shuttle lot in the area — but if you think you will get a rideshare directly to the race, I am telling you now that you will not. The shuttles are the best way to get to and from the race, and they are so efficient! I was actually lucky enough to be offered a "VIP Shuttle" from the hotel (it just had a different pick-up spot), but I ended up using the free shuttles from Lot 70 the whole weekend because they were that efficient and easy. Outside of the race being such a fun, wild experience (more on that later), the shuttles were one of my favorite parts of the weekend. Not because I am like obsessed with riding shuttles or anything, but because I love convenience and not being stuck in traffic. Back to the hotel. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is HUGE. I had never been before, and let me tell you, when I first walked in, I was *overwhelmed.* I got to stay in the GUITAR HOTEL, which is exactly as it sounds: A hotel shaped like a giant guitar. It's a sight to see in person, and you can see it from miles away. I arrived late on a Tuesday night before race weekend after a long flight and rental car mishaps. The hotel offers free parking, so after I got my car parked and luggage out, I made my way inside, only to realize that this complex was huge. Multiple hotels + a casino + 15,000 square feet of pool space alone. After just a few minutes inside and realizing that there were maps and signage everywhere, I found my way to the check-in counter for the Guitar Hotel part of this massive complex, but yeah, it's not like my average Hampton Inn (complimentary). And, as you can see, the Hard Rock was definitely a place for fans to gather, with a Red Bull car in the lobby for fans to admire (but not touch, duh). And here's a look at my standard King room with a pool view, located on the 14th floor. I had absolutely zero complaints about this room. There was a robe to use, room service available, a very comfortable bed with crisp white sheets, an amazingly spacious shower, and somehow the windows were soundproof enough that a full concert at the pool just 14 floors below wasn't enough to disturb my slumber. While I was provided this room free of charge, a 6-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino would range anywhere between $240-$500/night. So, as we continue, just keep in mind that if you do not live locally to Southern Florida, you will be spending some serious cash to attend the Miami Grand Prix. No part of F1 is cheap, so please consider this a warning and proceed with lowered expectations. But if this hotel happens to be within your budget, I highly recommend staying here for race weekend (or just on a random Tuesday!). The property boasts 16 different food options, a gigantic pool space, and gambling options galore if that's your thing. Moving on, let's get into the actual Miami Grand Prix weekend... While the actual grand prix is on Sunday, per usual, the Miami Grand Prix offers a full weekend(+, tbh) of activities for fans and spectators. Starting with events on Friday, a Sprint race and qualifying on Saturday, and F1 Academy races and practices throughout the weekend, there is no shortage of things to experience. While I was offered a Paddock pass to cover from a media perspective — more on this later — my boyfriend actually accompanied me to Miami on his own dime and bought a general campus pass for the weekend, which, as you can see below, came at the price of $430 for all three days (or $350 just for Sunday). This included access to the campus every day, but no actual stadium seats. If you want to be able to sit and watch the cars go by in front of you, a campus pass is not the best option. While there are spots to watch the actual track from the general campus, and TVs to see the actual race, the ability to see the track and race itself is best viewed via the stadium or one of the (expensive, but very cool) VIP-like options such as the Paddock Club, or the MIA Marina. To put this in perspective with other big, weekend-long events, Coachella comes at a cost of $599 for Weekend Two and $649 for Weekend One for general passes, and goes up from there. While I'm not here to pretend that spending $430 on a weekend pass is something everyone can or should do, it is in line with Formula 1 grand prix prices. I was glad that my boyfriend had the cheapest option for entry because I got to experience both sides: having access to the Paddock, which could come at a hefty price for your average fan, and one of the cheaper options of a weekend pass, which is seemingly the most affordable option. Having access to the Paddock was a dream come true. I'm not going to sit here and lie to you. I felt absolutely giddy all weekend, brushing shoulders with influencers and celebrities alike while seeing Lando Norris quickly walk by to get to the McLaren garage. But it was also a reminder of the level of wealth that can be associated with Formula 1. I mean, these cars cost hundreds of millions of dollars to make. The drivers themselves make so much money I can't even think about it, and there is a worldwide fanbase that encompasses so much wealth it almost makes you quiver to think about it. While it's easy to think about billionaires when you think about Formula 1, I also think about the fans who may have stumbled into this world and are just there to connect with other fans and experience something they may have dreamt about for years. I got to meet people of all ages and backgrounds who were there for one thing: to enjoy themselves and this sport. I think it's easy to write off Formula 1 for the rich, but after experiencing the Miami Grand Prix myself, I can say that while there is wealth on display, there's also your everyday average American. PS I think you should all check out one of my new fave F1 influencers — Sav_Lam — who DIY'd some incredible outfits for the Miami Grand Prix. The Miami Grand Prix is truly a star-studded event, especially if you have access to the Paddock or the Paddock Club. I saw Patrick Mahomes, Jason Oppenheim, Timothée Chalamet, Stassi Schroeder, and DJ Khaled, to name a few. Obviously, I was most excited about Stassi as I would recognize a reality TV star anywhere. I spent a lot of my time in the Paddock, because how could you not? It has direct access to the team garages, you even get free I found out when I took out my credit card to pay for my iced oat milk vanilla latte and they shook their head and essentially said girlie pop it's free back here. The paddock also had a ton of places to lounge, and bathrooms that were not porta-potties, so you bet your bottom dollar I took advantage of the sheer luck of me being allowed back there. And as I mentioned before, you actually can see all the drivers back there if you time it right. If in the future I ever have the funds — aka a few thousand to spare — I would 100% splurge on Paddock access because I cannot tell you the rush I felt when I saw Charles LeClerc (very quickly) walk by in the vicinity before the race. It really was everything that was promised and more. The Miami Grand Prix also has a ton to offer outside of just the race. The Miami Autodrome is huge, and you would be making a mistake to wear any shoes that you cannot walk comfortably in. I was walking 10k+ steps a day, just going around looking at all the food/beverage options and the fan experiences. As for the bathrooms, well, get ready to use a porta-potty if you have a general campus pass. But I will say, I've peed in worse places. There are levels to porta-potties, and these were some of the nicer ones. Porta-potties don't faze me at this point, but I was a bit shocked upon seeing the prices for merch. I naively didn't pack a hat (despite knowing the Florida sun could be intense) because I thought I would just purchase one at the event. I was trying to decide if I wanted to go all in on a Ferrari hat to support Lewis Hamilton's new team, or if I would throw Williams some support. That I saw the prices. The cheapest hat I saw cost $70, but this was in line with their prices for other merch as well. Lara Parker Here's some other shots of merchandise: Lara Parker One of the best parts of the whole experience for me was getting to do a Pit Lane walk. This was offered to anyone with a Paddock Club pass, which, as it turns out, was a lot of people, as I was absolutely surrounded on all sides, but I cannot tell you how incredible it was to see these cars and crews up close. There's obviously always a lot of focus on the drivers, but the engineering, data, and work from hundreds of thousands of people behind the scenes that go into making these machines is beyond comprehension. It's an experience I will treasure for years to come. Lara Parker PS I had no idea how loud it was in real life. You should definitely pack earplugs if you go to a Formula 1 race!! Now, enough of me being extra lucky with my paddock pass, let's talk about food and beverage... Lara Parker I was pleasantly surprised by just how many food and beverage options there were. I mean, I felt like it never ended! It was genuinely hard to decide what to eat and drink. There were a ton of local Florida food vendors and a ton of options to keep you cool on hot, humid Florida days. You can see some of the options below. Lara Parker And even if I felt like the merch prices were more than I expected, the food prices felt pretty in line with other sporting events I've attended. I mean, have you seen the drink prices at the US Open?! Lara Parker I do regret not trying the arepa stand. Next time... Lara Parker I got a spicy tuna poke bowl, which cost $24, but $31.10 with tip, and it was honestly very good. Lara Parker The frosted lemonade was so good. Lara Parker At the end of my race weekend, on Sunday afternoon, I left the paddock to venture out into the general area to see what it would be like to watch the race. I grabbed a bite to eat, ventured into the Food Garage, and watched the Miami Grand Prix on a TV surrounded by other fans. There were loud cheers, smiles ear-to-ear, and general camaraderie. Even though we couldn't physically see the track as well as those with stadium seats, we could hear it. Honestly, I thought it might feel disappointing at first, but it was perfect. Lara Parker I don't know if I'll ever be lucky enough to attend a Formula 1 Grand Prix with a paddock pass again, but I will truthfully cherish this experience for the foreseeable future. Is it expensive? Yes. Was I absolutely exhausted by the end of the weekend? Also yes. Lara Parker But there's something magical about getting to see a Formula 1 race in real life. Anadolu / Anadolu via Getty Images BuzzFeed was provided a Paddock pass free of charge but was under no obligation to provide positive coverage.
