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Originally Posted by justinsain
Maybe that has played a part in why the US hasn't embraced F1.
It seems like something where the guy with the most money wins and you need a zillion dollars just to race. Again, I know nothing about F1 so I'm wondering is it manufacturer against manufacturer or can anyone with enough money start a team.
One NASCAR team cost 20 to 30 million to race over a season and anyone with the money can do it with whatever manufacturer they choose. The fact that the fans can cheer for their favorite manufacturer and or team and or driver gives that extra appeal and more relatable than they could with an F1 team which seems to be " spoiled " for lack of a better term.
Wasn't someone here going to start a F1 team called USF1 or something. What happened to that and why is it so difficult for someone to start a team. That must play a part in the lack of US interest.
I'm not bashing F1 I'd really like the chance to see a race in person. I'm just trying to figure out why it's bombed in the US and interested in your thoughts.
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You should at least change that first sentence to '...isn't currently embracing F1'.
Since 2000, the US has hosted a F1 grand prix 7 times and has hosted them on and off since the start of the last century
Last year the constructors championship was won by a newcomer Brawn GP. Granted, they bought a team that was going out of business and the guy that bought it was very experienced but I don't think there budget was particularly high.
Anyone can setup a team if you have the money and the tech savvy. Some teams buy their engines etc from the likes of Mercedes and BMW.
USF1 ran into finanacial difficulties. They had asked if they could miss out the first few races of this season to try and find additional sponsors but they are no longer included in this season at all.