The Strangest Race in Formula 1: The 2005 United States Grand Prix

🏁The 2005 United States Grand Prix had the fewest number of cars on the grid in Formula 1 history, with only six cars starting the race.

🚗The tire issue was caused by Michelin's failure to account for the newly diamond-coated road surface at Indianapolis, which caused excessive wear and safety concerns.

😡The fans were furious and demanded refunds after most teams withdrew from the race. The event severely damaged Formula 1's reputation in the United States.

🔩Bridgestone, Michelin's competitor, had no tire issues at the United States Grand Prix due to their use of a harder tire compound.

🏆Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the race, with only two other cars finishing. Thiago Montero achieved his first and only podium finish.

Why did most teams withdraw from the 2005 United States Grand Prix?

—Most teams withdrew from the race due to tire issues. Michelin's tires couldn't handle the newly diamond-coated road surface, raising safety concerns.

Who won the 2005 United States Grand Prix?

—Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the race, with only two other cars finishing.

How did the fans react to the 2005 United States Grand Prix?

—The fans were furious and demanded refunds after most teams withdrew from the race. This event severely damaged Formula 1's reputation in the United States.

What was the cause of the tire issues at the 2005 United States Grand Prix?

—The tire issues were caused by Michelin's failure to account for the newly diamond-coated road surface at Indianapolis, which caused excessive wear and safety concerns.

Did any other team have tire issues at the 2005 United States Grand Prix?

—Bridgestone, Michelin's competitor, had no tire issues at the United States Grand Prix due to their use of a harder tire compound.

00:00On June 19th, 2005, the 2005 United States Grand Prix took place, which would go down in history as one of the strangest races in Formula 1.

04:42Michelin's tires couldn't handle the newly diamond-coated road surface at Indianapolis, causing excessive wear and safety concerns.

05:59Most teams decided to withdraw from the race, leaving only six cars on the grid.

08:02Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the race, with only two other cars finishing.

07:53The event severely damaged Formula 1's reputation in the United States and took five years to regain American fans' trust.