F1 Wrecks Its Chance in America

Sports History This Week by Ben Dickstein

Jun 21, 202326:43Sports & Recreation

June 19, 2005. Formula 1 is hosting its U.S. Grand Prix at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For years, F1 has desperately tried to establish a foothold in America, and heading into this race, there’s real momentum...

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