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2024 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix for Texas Highways

By Matthew Wetzler
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October 30, 2024
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I was once again very fortunate to make what has been an annual pilgrimage back to Austin each Fall to cover the 2024 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix for the kind folks at Texas Highways. It's such a thrill to be in the midst of the circus that is F1, and such a challenge to try to do 'new' things with my coverage year in and year out. Some years are more successful than others, and I was ultimately very happy with how this year turned out.

It didn't hurt that the race itself was thrilling, which helped set the table for some images I feel put the viewer right in the thick of the action, particularly Ferrari's podium celebration after Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz finished first and second.

Carlos Sainz prepares for the start of the Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
Charles LeClerc speaks with one of his crew members just before the Saturday's sprint race.
The University of Texas Longhorn band during the pre-race ceremony.
As the sun began to set during Qualifying, Alpine's Pierre Gasly maneuvers through the esses.
Fan Driver Engagements are held for each team throughout the race weekend and allow for fans—at least those willing to arrive early and get as close as possible—to get relatively up-close-and-personal with their favorite drivers and teams
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the pre-race festivites.
Race day pole sitter Lando Norris waves to the crowd during the driver parade.
Between the first and second round of qualifying fans in general admission watch the action on large screen next to the even larger Texas flag against a beautiful Texas sky.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates facing the main grandstand crowd after securing victory in the sprint race.
The crowd at turn one for the sprint race.
The enormous American Flag rising above turn one just before Saturday's sprint race.
Charles LeClerc pilots his Ferrari through turn 10 at the start of race qualifying on Saturday evening.
Fan Driver Engagements are held for each team throughout the race weekend and allow for fans—at least those willing to arrive early and get as close as possible—to get relatively up-close-and-personal with their favorite drivers and teams
Fan Driver Engagements are held for each team throughout the race weekend and allow for fans—at least those willing to arrive early and get as close as possible—to get relatively up-close-and-personal with their favorite drivers and teams
Fan Driver Engagements are held for each team throughout the race weekend and allow for fans—at least those willing to arrive early and get as close as possible—to get relatively up-close-and-personal with their favorite drivers and teams
Fan Driver Engagements are held for each team throughout the race weekend and allow for fans—at least those willing to arrive early and get as close as possible—to get relatively up-close-and-personal with their favorite drivers and teams
The COTA Tower which acts as a landmark of sorts for orienting yourself as you navigate around the track, or as an easy way to locate the track when taking off or landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
One of the crowd in Austin's favorite drivers—Sergio "Checo" Perez"—speeds past the COTA Tower during Friday evenings sprint qualifying session that sets the order for Saturday morning's sprint race.
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz approaches the pit lane exit during free practice one of the United States Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes scrapes the track surface as he maneuvers through the esses leaving a spray of sparks behind him.
Charles LeClerc speeds through turn 8 during the qualifying session for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
Carlos Sainz sends champaign spray off of the podium at the conclusion of the race. The final podium was Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, and Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin gesture towards the crowd during the drivers parade.
Max Verstappen—the pole sitter for the sprint race—retained his place for the first lap and leads the field trailed by Lando Norris of McLaren, George Russell of Mercedes, and the two Ferraris.
Ferrari's Charles LeClerc exits turn 15 with one of the Red Bull's close behind during sprint qualifying of the 2025 Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix.
Haas F1’s Kevin Magnussen drives past the large Texas flag during free practice one of the 2025 Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix.
The McLaren crew prepares to remove Lando Norris' car from the track area after his third-place finish in the sprint race.
A Visa Cash App Red Bull rounds the COTA Tower in the final stages of the race.
Fan Driver Engagements are held for each team throughout the race weekend and allow for fans—at least those willing to arrive early and get as close as possible—to get relatively up-close-and-personal with their favorite drivers and teams
McLaren's Oscar Piastri scrapes the bottom of his car shedding sparks behind him during Saturday's Grand Prix qualifying.
The 20-car field exits turn one just after the start of the sprint race.
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