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‘I really was one of those bandwagon fans’: meet Katharina Nowak, F1’s youngest race president
Before her first Miami Grand Prix in charge, Nowak opens up on F1’s boom time in the US and flying the flag for women in the sport
TL;DR
- Formula 1 is currently at its strongest in the United States, with continued growth in interest and viewership.
- The Miami Grand Prix, led by Katharina Nowak, has seen record ticket sales and strong demand, pacing ahead of targets.
- Nowak, the youngest president of a Miami GP, acknowledges her own path into F1 through the 'Drive to Survive' series, reflecting a new demographic of fans.
- The Miami GP appeals to a young and diverse audience, with a 49-51% split in sales between women and men.
- Despite competition from other US races like Las Vegas and Austin, Nowak believes there is ample room for all three to succeed and grow.
- Nowak feels a responsibility to support and lift up women in motorsport, noting the significant number of women working at the Hard Rock Stadium complex.