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Miami Grand Prix Shatters U.S. Viewership Records, Boosting F1's American Profile

Lando Norris clinches his first Formula One victory at the Miami Grand Prix, drawing the largest live U.S. television audience in F1 history.

  • The Miami Grand Prix attracted an unprecedented 3.1 million live viewers on ABC, setting a new record for Formula One broadcasts in the United States.
  • Lando Norris's victory marked his first in Formula One, overshadowing Max Verstappen's recent dominance.
  • ESPN's coverage of the event highlighted a significant increase in viewership, with a 48% rise from the previous year's race.
  • The event's success reflects the growing influence of the Netflix series 'Drive to Survive' in popularizing F1 in America.
  • Saturday's Sprint Race also saw record numbers, proving the event's overall appeal and expanding viewership base.
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