Circuit of The Americas

Austin, United States

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Sector 1

Sector 2

Sector 3

Start/Finish

First Grand Prix

2012

Circuit Type

permanent

Direction

anti-clockwise

1:36.169

Charles Leclerc (2019)

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Tilke Engineers

2012

2012first

Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural race at COTA, ending F1's 5-year absence from the United States.

2015classic

Lewis Hamilton clinched his third World Championship at COTA, equalling his hero Ayrton Senna.

2017classic

Sebastian Vettel charged from 7th on the grid to win, keeping his slim title hopes alive against Hamilton.

2019classic

Valtteri Bottas took his first USGP victory, ending Hamilton's dominance at the track.

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