Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of The Americas
Austin, United States
Track Layout
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Sector 1
Sector 2
Sector 3
Start/Finish
Circuit Information
Track Length
5.513 km
Corners
20
First Grand Prix
2012
Circuit Type
permanent
Direction
anti-clockwise
Lap Record
1:36.169
Charles Leclerc (2019)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Hermann Tilke
Tilke Engineers
2012
Historic Moments
2012first
F1 Returns to America
Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural race at COTA, ending F1's 5-year absence from the United States.
2015classic
Hamilton Equals Senna
Lewis Hamilton clinched his third World Championship at COTA, equalling his hero Ayrton Senna.
2017classic
Vettel's Charge
Sebastian Vettel charged from 7th on the grid to win, keeping his slim title hopes alive against Hamilton.
2019classic
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
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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