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James Vowles shares an incredible stat about F1’s US commercial boom at the ‘Fueling the Future’ business reception hosted by The Race in conjunction with Axios Live in Miami
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in American sponsorship in Formula 1, with 83% of commercial partners supporting the teams on the grid being US-based. This was highlighted by Williams team boss James Vowles at the ‘Fueling the Future’ event in Miami, emphasizing the importance of the US as the primary business contributor in F1. Even non-US partners express a strong desire to participate in events like the Miami GP, which has become a key attraction. Williams’ strategy focuses on quality over quantity, capping their partnerships at 24 to ensure top-notch service and authenticity. This approach has proven successful for Williams, evolving them into one of the top teams commercially despite previous financial struggles.
