United States Grand Prix
Circuit of The Americas
Track Layout
Circuit Information
2012
Permanent
Anti-clockwise
Lap Record
1:36.169
Charles Leclerc (2019)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Hermann Tilke
Tilke Engineers
Historic Moments
F1 Returns to America
Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural race at COTA, ending F1's 5-year absence from the United States.
Hamilton Equals Senna
Lewis Hamilton clinched his third World Championship at COTA, equalling his hero Ayrton Senna.
Vettel's Charge
Sebastian Vettel charged from 7th on the grid to win, keeping his slim title hopes alive against Hamilton.
Bottas Finally Wins
Valtteri Bottas took his first USGP victory, ending Hamilton's dominance at the track.
Did You Know?
- 1Turn 1 features a dramatic 133 feet (40m) elevation climb, inspired by the Red Bull Ring
- 2Turns 3-6 are a high-speed esses complex inspired by Silverstone's legendary Maggotts-Becketts
- 3First purpose-built FIA Grade 1 circuit in the United States
- 4Located in Austin, Texas, known as the "Live Music Capital of the World"
- 5The 360 Amphitheater hosts major concerts during race weekend, making it a festival atmosphere
- 6The 20-story observation tower offers panoramic views of the entire circuit
First Formula 1 Race
2012
Years of F1 Racing
14
Session Schedule
Free Practice 1
Fri, Oct 23, 11:30 AM
Sprint Qualifying
Fri, Oct 23, 3:30 PM
Sprint
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 AM
Qualifying
Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 PM
Race
Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM
Historical Weather
Typical Race Weekend Conditions
Temperature
Humidity & Rain Chance
24°C
Avg Air
38°C
Avg Track
55%
Humidity
25%
Rain
Texas fall - warm days, cooler nights
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