List of F1 Drivers who clinched World Championship on U.S. soil
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Revisit F1 champions who secured World Championship glory on American soil.
The United States has played host to some of the most memorable moments in Formula 1 history. The country has racing roots back to the beginning of F1, from Sebring and Watkins Glen to COTA and the streets of Las Vegas.
Over the decades, American circuits have witnessed dramatic title deciders, historic victories, and championship celebrations. Multiple drivers have also clinched the World Drivers’ Championship on US soil, turning these venues into landmarks in Formula 1 history. Here is a list of such drivers who secured the World title on US soil.
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Drivers who won the F1 Drivers’ Championship on U.S. Soil
| S. No. | Driver | Circuit | Year | Constructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | Sebring International Raceway | 1959 | Cooper-Climax |
| 2 | Jochen Rindt | Watkins Glen International | 1970 | Lotus-Ford |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Caesars Palace Grand Prix Circuit, Las Vegas | 1981 | Brabham |
| 4 | Keke Rosberg | Caesars Palace Grand Prix Circuit, Las Vegas | 1982 | Williams |
| 5 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Watkins Glen International | 1974 | McLaren |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | Watkins Glen International | 1977 | Ferrari |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Circuit of The Americas, Austin | 2015 | Mercedes |
| 8 | Lewis Hamilton | Circuit of The Americas, Austin | 2019 | Mercedes |
| 9 | Max Verstappen | Las Vegas Strip Circuit | 2024 | Red Bull Racing |
Which F1 driver first clinched the World Championship on US soil?
Jack Brabham became the first Formula 1 driver to clinch the World Drivers’ Championship on US soil in 1959, securing his title at Sebring International Raceway while driving for Cooper-Climax.
Which F1 driver most recently clinched the World Championship on US soil?
Max Verstappen is the most recent driver on this list, clinching his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024 with Red Bull Racing.
Which circuits does Formula 1 race at in the United States?
Formula 1 currently races at three venues in the United States: Miami International Autodrome in Florida, Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, and Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada. These circuits host the Miami Grand Prix, United States Grand Prix, and Las Vegas Grand Prix, respectively.
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