Formula 1 is the worlds most popular brand of open-wheel, single-seat racing. What Americans are now discovering in droves is what Europeans and others around the world have known for decades: F1 is wild. Its drivers are superstars. The cars are childhood fantasy machines sprung to life. And for those who like competition spiked by dangerwhich is pretty much everyoneF1 offers a lot more than a bunch of left turns. The recent rise in F1s popularity in the United States is generally credited to the Netflix reality seriesFormula 1: Drive to Survive, which debuted in 2019. The show has certainly played a part in recruiting new fans, but its the thrill of F1 that keeps them coming backand November 2023s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix promises to cement the event as one of Americas biggest sporting spectacles. What do you need to know before the big race? Its all here. So buckle up and feel the Gs. Things are about to get exciting.