Five things you need to know about the United States GP

4. The Dubious Record

2005 United States GP saw just 6 drivers start the race due to a protest by other drivers against Michelin tyres.

The 2005 United States GP will go down in the history for all the wrong reasons. Tyre issues with Michelin led to seven teams withdrawing from the race after the formation lap. Only the three teams (six cars) with Bridgestone tires started the 2005 United States Grand Prix. That gave the Grand Prix a dubious record of a race with fewest starters. The race was eventually won by Michael Schumacher driving for Ferrari.