Formula 1 is the world’s most popular brand of open-wheel, single-seat racing. What Americans are now discovering in droves is what Europeans and others around the world have known for decades: F1 is wild. Its drivers are superstars. The cars are childhood fantasy machines sprung to life. And for those who like competition spiked by danger—which is pretty much everyone—F1 offers a lot more than a bunch of left turns. The recent rise in F1’s popularity in the United States is generally credited to the Netflix reality series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, which debuted in 2019. The show has certainly played a part in recruiting new fans, but it’s the thrill of F1 that keeps them coming back—and November 2023’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix promises to cement the event as one of America’s biggest sporting spectacles. What do you need to know before the big race? It’s all here. So buckle up and feel the G’s. Things are about to get exciting.