Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has shared new photos from her trip to Texas, giving fans a closer look at her outfit for the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. The WNBA player attended the race at Circuit of The Americas in Austin on October 25 and later posted pictures from the weekend on Instagram. Her brown outfit, cowboy hat and boots gave her a classic Western look. Fans quickly filled the comments with praise, while Cunningham also had a special role during the race weekend.
Sophie Cunningham Wears a Cowboy Hat and Boots at the F1 United States Grand Prix
Cunningham went to Austin as part of her partnership with Western wear brand Tecovas. She chose a brown sleeveless top, matching brown pants, black boots and a light-colored cowboy hat for the event. The outfit suited the Texas setting and gave her photos a clear country style.The Indiana Fever guard shared a series of pictures from her visit on October 26. She also gave the brand a mention in her caption, writing, “This weekend with @tecovas was F1 awesome ✨.”But Cunningham did more than attend the event and pose for photos. She was also chosen to wave the chequered flag at Circuit of The Americas as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli crossed the finish line to win the United States Grand Prix. The moment gave the basketball player a role in one of the biggest events on the Formula 1 calendar.According to Sports Illustrated, Cunningham’s Texas trip was part of her work with Tecovas. The brand is known for its Western clothing and boots. Her latest Instagram post showed several parts of the visit, including her outfit and time at the track.
Sophie Cunningham Receives Fan Praise as Indiana Fever Guard Ends 2026 Season
Cunningham’s photos also drew plenty of comments from people who liked her Texas look. One fan wrote, “Yee Haww Hottie!”Another shared a short message, saying, “love you, Sophie.”A third fan welcomed the basketball player to Texas, writing, “Sophie, welcome to Texas! Feel free to stay as long as you want. American treasure!”The comments showed that many followers enjoyed seeing Cunningham outside basketball. Her Instagram account has around 4.3 million followers, giving her a large audience for updates from her life away from the court.The photos also came after a busy season with the Indiana Fever. Cunningham and her teammates finished the 2026 regular season with a 28-16 record. The team placed second in the Eastern Conference before losing to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, according to Basketball-Reference.Cunningham appeared in 43 games during the regular season and averaged 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. She also made 41.9% of her three-point attempts, according to her 2026 statistics listed by Basketball-Reference.While the Fever’s season ended earlier this month, Cunningham has continued to share moments from her life outside basketball. Her trip to Austin brought together her work with Tecovas and a major motorsport event. The photos gave fans another look at her personal style, while her role with the chequered flag added a racing memory to her weekend.
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