U.S. Formula One Grand Prix

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U.S. Formula One Grand Prix is one of the popular formula one Races in world. This motor race has been running on and off since its origin in 1908, when it was known as American Grand Prize. It continued in this name till 1916. This race later was included and became a part of Formula One World Championship. This race was mostly won by Michael Schumacher, who won 5 times. Ferrari is the most constructor wins of U.S. Formula One Grand Prix. There are 73 laps in U.S. Formula One Grand Prix.

The U.S. Formula One Grand Prix was revived as a sports car race in 1958 on 12th of October. The venue was Riverside International Raceway. This race formed a part of USAC Road Racing Championship. Chuck Daigh, an American won the race.


The first Formula One American Grand Prix was organized by Alec Ulmann, from Russia. The race was held at a road course in Sebring, in Florida on December, in the year 1959. it was the last race of the season.

The race was moved to Riverside International Raceway in Riverside, in California in the year 1960. in 2000, U.S. Formula One Grand Prix took place at legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The title sponsors of U.S. Formula One Grand Prix are as follow, in a chronological order:

* Toyota United States Grand Prix from 1977 to 1980
* Iceberg United States Grand Prix from 1989 to 1991
* SAP United States Grand Prix from 2000 to 2003
* Foster's United States Grand Prix from 2004 to 2005
* Vodafone United States Grand Prix in 2006
* RBS United States Grand Prix in 2007 and is supposed to continue.

The future of U.S. Formula One Grand Prix is uncertain as the announcement of its not returning ti Indianapolis Motor speedway in the year 2008. But, there is some certainty that this event might be held in future years. There is a consideration of second U.S. Formula One Grand Prix, most probably on the west coast in future, as told by Bernie Ecclestone, the boss of this event.

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