How Formula One's 'huge surge' in the U.S. is capturing the attention of marketers and publishers

How Formula One's 'huge surge' in the U.S. is capturing the attention of marketers and publishers

With three Grand Prix races in the U.S. this year, the interest from U.S. marketers in Formula One has increased, according to agency executives, who say they expect that growth to continue next year.

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