On Oct. 21, the promoters organized a christening ceremony complete with rides around the circuit courtesy of Mario Andretti, the only living American F1 champion.

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His father Mario Andretti, the former Formula One and Cart champion, has also suffered heartache at the Indy 500, managing just one win in 29 visits.

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" On the victory podium standing with Mario Andretti, the only living American F1 world champion, Hamilton called the event "probably one of the best, if not the best Grand Prix we've had all year.

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