F1 Extends Miami Grand Prix Contract to 2041

The Miami Grand Prix continues to be a major spectacle on the Formula 1 calendar, recently securing its place through a new 10-year contract extension. Despite booming American interest and high-profile events featuring celebrities and political figures, the U.S. is currently without a homegrown F1 driver after Logan Sargeant lost his seat, highlighting a longstanding gap since Mario Andretti's 1978 championship win. The lack of American talent in the F1 pipeline is notable, as many promising drivers instead pursue careers in IndyCar, leaving few contenders to represent the U.S. at the highest level of international motorsport. Meanwhile, the Miami event remains a showcase of high-octane racing, with rising stars like Kimi Antonelli making headlines and established drivers voicing their perspectives on sport governance and competition. The disconnect between F1's surging popularity in America and its absence of competitive American drivers poses questions for the future of U.S. representation in the sport.