Miami GP Extended to 2041: Why F1 Is Betting Big on the U.S.

Formula One in Miami just signed a contract through 2041 — what does that say about the future of F1 in North America? Todd Lewis unpacks the massive business of motorsports, from high-stakes racing and strange liveries to IndyCar strategy changes and NASCAR’s Super Bowl-style plans. This week on Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis dives into the big business behind motorsports, starting with Formula One’s headline-grabbing contract extension in Miami through 2041 — a sign of long-term investment and the growing importance of U.S. races. Todd critiques Ferrari’s divisive livery, applauds LEGO’s on-track spectacle, and highlights Oscar Piastri’s third straight win for McLaren. Shifting to IndyCar, we get insights on Alex Palou’s dominance at Barber Motorsports Park, the series’ rising ratings, and concerns around lack of race drama. Plus, what’s really going on with Ferrari’s strategy blunders and Lewis Hamilton’s patience running thin? Todd also covers NASCAR’s decision to rotate its championship race — turning it into a destination event — and previews IMSA’s return at Laguna Seca, blending race news with some personal west coast nostalgia. [Chapters] 0:00 – Intro & Formula One in Miami Extended to 2041 1:38 – Ferrari’s Special Livery: “Holy Crap That Was Ugly” 2:08 – LEGO’s Incredible On-Track Activation 2:55 – Oscar Piastri Wins Third Straight Race 3:36 – Kimi Antonelli’s Rise, Alpine’s Changes 4:06 – Ferrari’s Strategy Struggles & Lewis Hamilton’s Frustrations 6:01 – IndyCar at Barber: Alex Palou’s Cruise to Victory 7:00 – IndyCar Viewership & Strategy Rule Changes 9:22 – NASCAR Rotates Championship Race to Homestead 11:16 – Laguna Seca Memories & IMSA Preview 12:11 – Final Thoughts & Mother’s Day Weekend Racing [Key Quotes] “The Ferrari looked like they slapped a blue and white HP sticker on the back of it and said, ‘Yeah, that’s pretty close.’” — Todd Lewis “It’s almost unfathomable to think of a contract going into the 2040s — that shows you how big this F1 Miami event really is.” — Todd Lewis “Lewis Hamilton: hurtling down the track at 200 mph while the team says, ‘We’ll get back to you.’ I’d be impatient too.” — Todd Lewis [Relevant Links] REV TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@revtvcanada IndyCar: https://www.indycar.com Formula One Miami GP: https://f1miamigp.com LEGO Group: https://www.lego.com NASCAR: https://www.nascar.com IMSA Laguna Seca Info: https://www.imsa.com/schedule 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your weekly hit of motorsports insight every Wednesday on Speed Chronicles! #SpeedChronicles #F1Miami #IndyCarBarber [Keyword List] Formula One Miami 2041, F1 Miami GP, Oscar Piastri win, Ferrari livery HP, LEGO F1 car, Alex Palou IndyCar, IndyCar viewership 2025, NASCAR Homestead 2026, Laguna Seca IMSA, Speed Chronicles, motorsports news, Todd Lewis racing podcast, racing podcast 2025