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2023 U.S. Grand Prix in photos: Best views on and off the grid during F1 weekend in Austin

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World Champion Max Verstappen won his 50th career race in Austin at the US Grand Prix despite starting from the sixth position on the grid.

Photo by Daniel Cavazos

The 2023 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas nearly reached the same attendance size as 2022's record-breaking crowds, but no one would be able to tell the difference. The skyrocketing popularity of Formula 1 in the U.S. has never been more evident than during the recent race weekend in Austin, October 20-22.

Relive the best moments of an exhilarating F1 weekend via the gallery below, from the preliminary fun on Friday to Max Verstappen's crowning moment on Sunday. There were quite a few prominent faces seen up close in the paddock, and a surprise celebrity appearance. For even more thrilling moments from the weekend, check out this recap.

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin After Verstappen's track time was deleted in Friday's qualification event, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was advanced to pole position. He maintained that lead coming down the hill of turn 1 but was soon overtaken by McLaren driver Lando Norris. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Ferrari, Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton would eventually be disqualified after the race for a technical infringement.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was all smiles after Verstappen won Saturday's Sprint Race, a 19-lap abridged version of Sunday's full race. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Red Bull Racing, Sergio Perez, Checo Perez Mexican racer Checo Perez has always had a large support system in Austin as thousands of fans of the Red Bull number 2 flocked to Austin for the race. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Patrick Dempsey Actor Patrick Dempsey was one of the many celebrity faces seen in the paddock. Dempsey has been involved in auto racing for several years, competing as recently as 2016. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Mercedes F1 team, Toto Wolff Netflix's Drive to Survive helped catapult Toto Wolff into a more recognizable name. The CEO of Mercedes F1 and Team Principal was seen scooting around the garage and lounge throughout the weekend. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin Circuit of the Americas provides a carnival-like environment to keep thousands of track visitors entertained throughout the weekend. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Red Bull Racing Fans take a selfie in front of a Red Bull wall.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Red Bull Racing, Sergio Perez, Checo Perez A Checo Perez fan takes in a moment in the Grand Plaza of the Circuit of the Americas. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, McLaren, Google Chrome, Lando Norris Google Chrome showcased a McLaren racing vehicle at their activation throughout the weekend. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Williams Racing, Alex Albon Alex Albon finished just outside the points in Saturday's sprint race but was able to grab two crucial points on race day. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Ferrari, Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc moments before heading to his car on the grid for the race. He would start in pole position, finish in sixth and then have his result stripped altogether for a technical infringement. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin The world championship trophy was on display in the Grand Plaza. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen scooped up his third world championship during the previous race in Qatar where he made it mathematically impossible for any other driver to catch up. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, THEBROSFRESH Local heroes THEBROSFRESH entertained a portion of the track's attendees on Saturday before the sprint shootout. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Will Buxton Former racer turned analyst Will Buxton can be seen in all seasons of Drive to Survive. He's also prominently featured on F1TV coverage throughout the race weekends. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Ferrari Plopping on a Ferrari hat was one way to survive the record breaking heat that enveloped the weekend. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, AlphaTauri, Liam Lawson Liam Lawson of AlphaTauri replaced legendary driver Daniel Ricciardo for three races while the Australian recovered from a broken hand. Austin marked a return to the driver seat for Ricciardo and a return to the reserve seat for Lawson. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Red Bull, skydiving A Red Bull parachute dropped from the sky during Sunday's national anthem. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Otmar Szafnauer, Alpine F1 team Otmar Szafnauer was Team Principal for Alpine from 2022 until this year's Belgian Grand Prix in late July. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, F1 fans, F1 crowd Thousands of fans rushed the track to catch a glimpse of Sunday's trophy presentation. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen Max Verstappen joined an exclusive club on Saturday becoming only the fifth driver in history to reach the half-century mark in wins. Verstappen could move into third place on the list if he wins out the rest of the season. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, F1 fans, F1 crowd Texas-shapes confetti shot out of canons as the trophies were handed out to the drivers. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

2023 U.S. Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Formula 1, Austin, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris Even though he joined Verstappen and Norris on the podium, Mercedes legend Lewis Hamilton was later disqualified, allowing for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to claim the third place finish. Photo by Daniel Cavazos

See you next year, Formula 1.

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