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27 - 30 Mar
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COTA (Circuit of the Americas)
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Track Info
Circuit of the Americas - Austin, USA
Permanent road course in Texas Hill Country - anti clockwise - signature uphill Turn 1 and a fast, flowing first sector
When was the track built?
Designed from the ground up for modern grand prix racing, COTA was built between 2010 and 2012 on undulating terrain southeast of Austin. The layout mixes classic high speed direction changes with heavy braking zones to create multiple passing opportunities and a tough setup compromise.
Resurfacing and bump fixes have been carried out several times to smooth the most weathered patches, while keeping the dramatic crest into Turn 1 that defines the circuit’s silhouette.
When was its first race?
The circuit’s first race was the 2012 United States Grand Prix, won by Lewis Hamilton. Since then it has hosted F1 annually and expanded into a multi discipline calendar.
What's the circuit like?
- Turn 1 climb: A steep uphill run compresses braking for a tight left hairpin, then the lap plunges into the Esses.
- The Esses: Turns 3 to 6 emulate fast left right sequences where a small mistake propagates through the entire complex.
- Back straight drag: The T11 hairpin exit sets top speed on a 1 km straight into a heavy stop at T12 with divebomb potential.
- Stadium and triples: The T12 15 stadium section rewards rotation and traction, followed by the long loaded triple right at T16 18 and the off camber T19 that catches out track limits.
- DRS and overtakes: Two DRS zones - main straight into T1 and the back straight into T12 - create repeated passing chances and switchbacks.
- Benchmark pace: Official F1 race lap record 1:36.169. Poles often land in the 1:32 1:34 range depending on era and conditions.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Formula 1 (race lap): 1:36.169 - Charles Leclerc, 2019 United States GP - current 5.513 km layout.
- MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas: Premier bikes since 2013 on a motorcycle specific setup, showcasing elbow down commitment through the Esses and the T16 18 arc.
- NASCAR Cup Series: Stock cars have raced here since 2021, using the full grand prix course for road race showdowns.
- FIA WEC: 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas hosted multiple seasons, with hybrid prototypes demonstrating huge downforce through the fast sweepers.
- IndyCar (2019): Single visit that highlighted open wheel variation on the same layout, with slipstream battles into T12.
- GT and one make: GT World Challenge America and Porsche Carrera Cup North America bring deep grids and close racing on F1 weekends and stand alone events.
Why go?
A purpose built fan venue with great sightlines, festival scale fan zones and Austin’s food and music a short ride away. The uphill start and dual DRS zones deliver real on track action, and the amphitheater keeps the energy high between sessions.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Turn 1 grandstands and hill: See the uphill braking duel, lap one compressions and switchbacks on exit.
- Turn 12 stadium: End of the long back straight for classic out braking moves and side by side fights through T13 15.
- Esses at T3 6: Watch cars change direction at high speed and read who has the best front end.
- Turn 16 18 complex: Long loaded right handers where line choice and tyre management make visible differences.
- Main grandstand: Grid, pit stops, podium and the sprint to the flag with panoramic views down the straight.
Not just F1: American and world series at COTA
MotoGP: The Grand Prix of the Americas anchors the two wheel calendar in the US with massive crowds and unique camera angles over the crest at T1.
NASCAR Cup and Xfinity: Road racing spectacle with big braking and bump drafting into T12, plus robust kerb action in the stadium.
WEC and IMSA style endurance: Prototype and GT fields use multi class traffic to spice strategy and produce late cautions.
Porsche Carrera Cup North America and GT World Challenge: Deep pro and Pro Am grids, frequent photo finishes and a great read on rising talent.
Hotels & Accommodation
Americas Grand Prix
27 - 30 Mar
Completed
COTA (Circuit of the Americas)
Track Info
Circuit of the Americas - Austin, USA
Permanent road course in Texas Hill Country - anti clockwise - signature uphill Turn 1 and a fast, flowing first sector
When was the track built?
Designed from the ground up for modern grand prix racing, COTA was built between 2010 and 2012 on undulating terrain southeast of Austin. The layout mixes classic high speed direction changes with heavy braking zones to create multiple passing opportunities and a tough setup compromise.
Resurfacing and bump fixes have been carried out several times to smooth the most weathered patches, while keeping the dramatic crest into Turn 1 that defines the circuit’s silhouette.
When was its first race?
The circuit’s first race was the 2012 United States Grand Prix, won by Lewis Hamilton. Since then it has hosted F1 annually and expanded into a multi discipline calendar.
What's the circuit like?
- Turn 1 climb: A steep uphill run compresses braking for a tight left hairpin, then the lap plunges into the Esses.
- The Esses: Turns 3 to 6 emulate fast left right sequences where a small mistake propagates through the entire complex.
- Back straight drag: The T11 hairpin exit sets top speed on a 1 km straight into a heavy stop at T12 with divebomb potential.
- Stadium and triples: The T12 15 stadium section rewards rotation and traction, followed by the long loaded triple right at T16 18 and the off camber T19 that catches out track limits.
- DRS and overtakes: Two DRS zones - main straight into T1 and the back straight into T12 - create repeated passing chances and switchbacks.
- Benchmark pace: Official F1 race lap record 1:36.169. Poles often land in the 1:32 1:34 range depending on era and conditions.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Formula 1 (race lap): 1:36.169 - Charles Leclerc, 2019 United States GP - current 5.513 km layout.
- MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas: Premier bikes since 2013 on a motorcycle specific setup, showcasing elbow down commitment through the Esses and the T16 18 arc.
- NASCAR Cup Series: Stock cars have raced here since 2021, using the full grand prix course for road race showdowns.
- FIA WEC: 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas hosted multiple seasons, with hybrid prototypes demonstrating huge downforce through the fast sweepers.
- IndyCar (2019): Single visit that highlighted open wheel variation on the same layout, with slipstream battles into T12.
- GT and one make: GT World Challenge America and Porsche Carrera Cup North America bring deep grids and close racing on F1 weekends and stand alone events.
Why go?
A purpose built fan venue with great sightlines, festival scale fan zones and Austin’s food and music a short ride away. The uphill start and dual DRS zones deliver real on track action, and the amphitheater keeps the energy high between sessions.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Turn 1 grandstands and hill: See the uphill braking duel, lap one compressions and switchbacks on exit.
- Turn 12 stadium: End of the long back straight for classic out braking moves and side by side fights through T13 15.
- Esses at T3 6: Watch cars change direction at high speed and read who has the best front end.
- Turn 16 18 complex: Long loaded right handers where line choice and tyre management make visible differences.
- Main grandstand: Grid, pit stops, podium and the sprint to the flag with panoramic views down the straight.
Not just F1: American and world series at COTA
MotoGP: The Grand Prix of the Americas anchors the two wheel calendar in the US with massive crowds and unique camera angles over the crest at T1.
NASCAR Cup and Xfinity: Road racing spectacle with big braking and bump drafting into T12, plus robust kerb action in the stadium.
WEC and IMSA style endurance: Prototype and GT fields use multi class traffic to spice strategy and produce late cautions.
Porsche Carrera Cup North America and GT World Challenge: Deep pro and Pro Am grids, frequent photo finishes and a great read on rising talent.
