F1 proving to be a challenge for American drivers

Alexander Rossi is a rare bird in Formula One: an American driver in the pricey Euro-centric sport.

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"In America, we have a race. Any drivers? No. Was there a good crowd? Absolutely, it's a great venue Austin and the track is incredible. But in reality, who do Americans have to cheer for?" he said. "It's like the Olympics. When you watch the Olympics, you want to see Americans do well."

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