🇺🇸 Circuit of The Americas – Track Facts

🏁 Event Details

• First Grand Prix: 2012

• 2025 Race Dates: October 17–19, 2025

• Race Number: 18th race of the 2025 season

• Title: Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix 2025

• Sunday Race Laps: 56

• Total Race Distance: 308.405 km

• Circuit Length: 5.513 km

• Number of Turns: 20

• DRS Zones: 2 detection zones

• Sprint Weekend: Yes – Sprint Race on Saturday, October 18

⏱️ Lap Record

• 1:36.169 – Charles Leclerc (2019)

🏆 Recent U.S. Grand Prix Winners (COTA only)

Note: COTA did not host in 2020 due to COVID-19.

✨ Notable Circuit Features

• Inspired by great tracks: Combines elements from Silverstone’s Maggotts-Becketts, Hockenheim, and Istanbul

• Signature corners:

  • Turn 1: Steep uphill hairpin and a prime overtaking zone

  • Esses section (Turns 3–6): High-speed rhythm section

  • Turn 11 to Turn 12: Long straight followed by a heavy-braking hairpin

• Festival atmosphere: Combines top-tier racing with concerts, food, and Texas hospitality

👥 Fan Guide

• Best Grandstand Views:

  • Turn 1 Grandstand: Iconic hilltop view of start and first corner battles

  • Turn 12 Grandstand: End of long back straight – a top overtaking zone

  • Main Grandstand: Start/finish, podium celebrations, and pit strategy action

• What to Pack:

  • Cowboy hat, shades, sunscreen – it’s Texas in October

  • Refillable bottle – free water refill stations around the track

  • Ear protection and a festival mindset

• Travel Tips:

  • Circuit is ~25 min from downtown Austin – rideshare and shuttles available

  • Book accommodations early – Austin gets packed during GP week

  • Stay for concerts – major artists headline post-race shows