The return on investment for car companies in Formula 1 is significant, with Mercedes seeing a calculated annual return of $2 billion for their brand, and the teams making $200 to $300 million in profit each year.

The Netflix series 'Drive to Survive' has significantly increased the popularity of Formula 1, doubling the fan base in the U.S. from 20 million to 50 million in just a few years.

The fundraising landscape has changed significantly, with the median Series A funding now close to $10 million, compared to $3-4 million in the past, raising expectations for startups.

The 1990s experienced a massive influx of capital into venture capital, with AUM skyrocketing from $12 billion to $220 billion in just four years.

The death rate in Formula 1 has drastically improved from one death every 100,000 miles to one death every 67 million miles due to safety innovations like carbon fiber chassis and the halo device.

If a company generates a billion in revenue and is valued at five billion, that's a cheaper valuation compared to a company making five million in revenue with the same five billion valuation.

There's still a lot of growth potential in Formula 1, especially in America, as the sport hasn't fully tapped into licensing and more races yet.

Some drivers have scaled their operations from one car to 15, each grossing over $100,000 a year, achieving their American dream.

Over the past 15 years, tech has shifted from being a fringe industry to a dominant force, with many companies now valued at over a trillion dollars.