Formula 1, explained for rookies

After over 70 years of existence Americans finally discover F1...! 😂🤣😂
Incidentally, a large number of technologies developed through F1 benefit aspects of our lives other than automobiles. Most have subsidiaries whose focus is on anything from communications through logistics to healthcare.
Also, although currently running on an E10 equivalent (10% ethanol, 90% fossil fuels) it is hoped that the 2026 reg's will mandate 100% sustainable fuels that are a direct replacement of traditional fuels, so going forward (especially if the calender moves to traveling the world in a more linear fashion) F1 is hoping to increase their green credentials. This is entirely feasible as Sebastian Vettel recently ran a few laps in his own classic world championship winning Williams F1 car before the British GP running synthetic fuel and claims it was no different than it was 30yrs ago, it sounded and performed exactly the same.