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Sophie Cunningham gets a major honor at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, waving the checkered flag as the race comes to a close. The WNBA star took center stage at Circuit of the Americas, signaling the finish as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli crossed the line to claim victory. Cunningham spent the weekend with the Cadillac F1 team, joining a star-studded crowd of celebrities at the race. But not everyone was thrilled to see her in the spotlight, with some critics taking issue with her appearance and outspoken stance that women's sports should be reserved for biological women.