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circuit of the americas articles archive
Austin track “not F1 level” and needs work to fix “rally car” bumps, say drivers
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say the Circuit of the Americas would be better suited to rally cars and said more work must be done to ease its notorious bumps.
‘We were built for racing, unlike Vegas’: COTA boss not concerned by new F1 rivals
2023 F1 season
Posted onIs three F1 rounds in the United States sustainable? Circuit of the Americas chief Bobby Epstein believes his race can differentiate itself from Miami and Las Vegas.
US GP venue COTA likely to add another major racing series in 2024
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: US GP venue COTA likely to add another major racing series in 2024 • Frijns returns to Formula E • Doohan relieved with second after poor qualifying
Who are this weekend’s four F1 newcomers – and could any be on the 2023 grid?
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari, McLaren, Williams and Alfa Romeo will run a quartet of new drivers from different backgrounds all seeking a place on the F1 grid.
Stiff cars and bumpy track will make COTA a “big challenge” – Gasly
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Stiff cars and bumpy track will make COTA a “big challenge” – Gasly • F1 Arcade to open in London • De Vries could see “limitations” of Mercedes ties
COTA has “some of the coolest corners in F1” but “too much run-off” – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: COTA has “too much run-off” – Magnussen • Fittipaldi’s grandson among Ferrari candidates • Las Vegas return “too emotional” for IndyCar
Sargeant to make F1 practice debut in home round at COTA
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams junior driver Logan Sargeant will make his debut in an official Formula 1 practice session at his home round of the championship, the United States Grand Prix.
New deal keeps United States Grand Prix at COTA until 2026
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Unites States Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule until at least the end of the 2026 season, it has been confirmed.
COTA begins major resurfacing work in fresh bid to eliminate bumps
2022 F1 Season
Posted onThe Circuit of the Americas is undergoing heavy resurfacing efforts to eliminate the track’s notorious bumps for the 2022 racing season.
W Series replaces Mexico race with USA double-header to conclude season
W Series
Posted onW Series will conclude its second season with two races at the Circuit of the Americas in America, having dropped plans to hold a round in Mexico.
Bowyer says NASCAR should race COTA before Rovals
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onStewart-Haas driver Clint Bowyer told Racefans that getting to new circuits was key to audience growth – for NASCAR and F1.
Drivers discussed ‘lip biting’ bumps on COTA surface
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly has said bumps at the track are so severe they are making him involuntarily bite his lip.
A modern classic: Driving a lap of COTA
2013 F1 season
Posted onI had the chance to do what 22 Formula One drivers will do on Sunday – drive one of the best modern circuits in Formula One.
F1 drivers have positive first impression of COTA
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers gave the Circuit of the Americas the thumbs-up after arriving at the new home of the United States Grand Prix.
Circuit of the Americas: F1’s tenth home in the USA
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onThe Circuit of the Americas will hold the United States Grand Prix for the first time this weekend. Will it be more successful than the nine venues which have gone before?
Construction continues at Circuit of the Americas
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: The Circuit of the Americas shows signs of progress.
Circuit of the Americas will be “old-school” track
F1 video
Posted onDavid Coulthard drives the Circuit of the Americas which its promoter says will have “old-school” appeal.