F1 has been partnered with ESPN in the U.S. for the past seven years, signing its most recent deal in 2022, valued at about $90 million per year. The most recent deal expanded the accessibility of F1, with more races airing on the ABC broadcast network, as well as streaming on ESPN+.

Formula 1, the world's beloved racing series and subject of Brad Pitt's new movie, has exploded in the land of NASCAR and Indy Car. Here's why.

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