Stars, Stripes and Speed

Stars, Stripes & Speed: America’s Formula 1 Story is a bold and visually striking celebration of the United States’ evolving role in the world’s most glamorous motorsport. From early flashes of promise to today’s cultural and commercial prominence, Roger Smith charts America’s unique journey in Formula 1 — a story decades in the making and still gaining speed.

Across stunning visuals, sharp commentary, and exclusive infographics, author Roger Smith explores how the U.S. transitioned from an uncertain participant to a powerful player reshaping the sport’s modern identity. From Watkins Glen and Long Beach to Miami and Las Vegas, the book traces the circuits, personalities, and pivotal moments that defined America’s stop-start relationship with F1 — and its dramatic resurgence under Liberty Media’s stewardship.

Inside, you’ll find chapters dedicated to groundbreaking drivers like Phil Hill and Mario Andretti, influential teams and sponsors, media revolutions from ESPN to Netflix, and the growing spectacle of U.S.-based races. Timelines and data-led graphics bring key milestones to life, from rising attendance and viewership to the expanding fanbase drawn in by Drive to Survive.

Whether you’re a new recruit to the grid or a lifelong motorsport devotee, Stars, Stripes & Speed is a timely and essential retrospective — not just of America’s place in Formula 1, but of its accelerating influence on what the sport has become.

Includes material adapted and updated from Formula 1 All the Races 2016–2024: Liberty Media’s Makeover.