Sophie Cunningham appears at F1 U.S. Grand Prix, Ted Cruz booed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
At the United States Grand Prix on October 25, 2026, Sophie Cunningham waved the chequered flag as Kimi Antonelli won the race. Cunningham's presence drew attention due to her controversial views on transgender participation in women's sports. During the trophy presentation, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was met with boos from the Austin crowd, which turned to cheers as Antonelli raised his trophy. These events sparked discussions among Formula One fans about the choices of event celebrity roles.
- •Sophie Cunningham served as the flag waver at COTA.
- •Kimi Antonelli won the U.S. Grand Prix.
- •Ted Cruz was booed during the trophy presentation.
- •Cunningham's views on gender sports were controversial.
- •The U.S. Grand Prix was held on October 25, 2026.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — F1 fans boo Ted Cruz, question Sophie Cunningham's Austin appearance
"There was a buzz toward the end of the U.S. Grand Prix.
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