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.

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.

Formula 1 has the highest engagement rates across all sports, driven by thrilling action and a fast-paced format that resonates well with audiences today.

F1 teams' valuations have skyrocketed from around $150 million a decade ago to between $5 to $6 billion today, largely due to budget caps and increased popularity.

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.

When I started racing, the odds of surviving a season were about 90%, with only 18 out of 20 drivers typically finishing the season.

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 current global road death rate is alarming, with at least a million fatalities annually, highlighting the urgent need for safer transportation solutions.

Despite the problems we face today, statistically, life is safer now than it was a century or two ago, and this progress should be acknowledged.