Internet criticizes new Miami circuit: 'They're leaving so much history behind'
The addition of a Grand Prix in Miami is seen by fans and drivers as the right step for Formula 1. There is a large target group in America and with a second American Grand Prix, F1 tries to attract more fans to the sport. Within the F1 paddock there is a lot of enthusiasm about the new circuit.
Miami, you ready?
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 18, 2021
The Magic City will be even better, white sand, sunshine and now F1! #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/R7Fn30r9HU
When you hear you're going to Miami... @oakley pic.twitter.com/K3GOxDeW5o
— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) April 18, 2021
Welcome to Miami. pic.twitter.com/uoBWyJS8ft
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) April 18, 2021
Not all fans are enthusiastic
All the Nice tracks and of history around the world and you choose to have 2 races in country where only a few individuals love F1 and care about Turning left and left and left and another left
— Imran (@ImamMahdy_) April 18, 2021
Bottas and Hamilton entering the paddock pic.twitter.com/1bPJCyrh8N
— Alpine F1 updates (@startonpole) April 18, 2021
What about, Africa? South Africa in particular.
— Mafika God is (@MbuthoMafika) April 18, 2021
Looking forward to the images
100% booking in at @SBHMiami https://t.co/6wFbINbdig
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) April 18, 2021
Welcome to Miami
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) April 18, 2021
F1 have signed a 10-year deal to host a Grand Prix in Miami, starting in 2022.
The track will race around the iconic Hard Rock stadium. pic.twitter.com/UrrZjTj1ZU