A record-setting 467,000 fans packed into the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track October 23-25 for the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in its 14th year of racing in Austin, Texas.

Sunday was, by all measures, a beautiful racing day with low heat and diffused sunlight settling across COTA. Kimi Antonelli took the trophy, and all eyes are on him going into the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1.

This year could be a historic one, depending on how Antonelli does in Mexico City. His win in Austin has given him enough of a lead in points to be the presumed winner of the F1 championship, although George Russell and Lewis Hamilton could prevail. If Antonelli places ninth or higher on November 1, he will be the youngest F1 champion on record.

Even with that extra excitement in the air, race weekend was about more than drivers' standings. We spotted interesting fashion, impressive showings by pit crews, and mixed reactions on COTA's new offerings.

Here are our favorite photos from the F1 U.S. Grand Prix weekend.

One of the weekend's major talking points was the addition of the new Paddock Hospitality track at the top of Turn 1. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Although he is not in contention for a repeat championship, Lando Norris remains a crowd favorite. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Kimi Antonelli led from the start, never losing placement as he claimed his ninth win of the season. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

It was hard to get a moment with Paddock star the Ferrari Pope, who posed for pictures all weekend. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Kimi Antonelli greeted the Grandstand before boarding the trailer ahead of the Driver's Parade on Sunday. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Lily Zneimer stopped for a quick portrait before heading into the McLaren garage to support her boyfriend, driver Oscar Piastri.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Michael Dell made their way to the McLaren garage just before the qualifying round on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

It takes a well-oiled machine of a team to win races. No drama, just fist bumps and good communication. Oh, and a fast car.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

COTA's new attraction is the theme park, aptly named COTALand. Clearly, the jury remains out on the spectacle. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

It's not uncommon to see fans lined up outside of the Paddock as they wait for their favorite drivers and teams to head out for the day. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Last year's US Grand Prix winner, Max Verstappen, finished third this year after starting second on the grid. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Alpine's pit crew got their warm-ups done shortly before race start on Sunday. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

"All we talk about are tires and batteries in this sport. (They're the) stars of the show," said Nic Cameron of Leeds, New York. Mercedes engineers stacked used tires from the qualifying session to send off for analysis.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Interior designer and Miss Jamaica Universe 1994 Angelie Spencer was on site to support her favorite team, Ferrari. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Having Cadillac driver and fan favorite Checo Perez back on the grid has been great for the US Grand Prix, as thousands of Mexicans come to Austin to watch their countryman race. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

It's no surprise who fashion influencer Aimee Kelly supports.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Although Antonelli took home the winner’s trophy, he did not clinch the driver’s championship as some had hoped. He needed teammate George Russell to fall to 9th and ex-Mercedes world champion Lewis Hamilton to finish in 5th. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

The Mercedes garage was full of adrenaline as they waited for Antonelli to arrive at parc fermé and take the traditional plunge into the hands of his crew.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

The championship is all but Antonelli’s, with one hand firmly on the grip of the trophy. He is expected to complete his first-ever world championship this weekend in Mexico.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

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CultureMap editor Brianna Caleri and network writer Amber Heckler contributed to this report.