Track Layout
Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas
Track Sectors
The climb to Turn 1 — one of the steepest uphill braking zones in F1 — then a stadium-style Esses sequence.
Fast middle sector with a clear Silverstone-Maggots-Becketts homage through Turns 12 to 15.
A long DRS straight to Turn 19, then the technical final complex — a clear overtaking opportunity under braking.
About Austin
The Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas was purpose-built for Formula 1 and opened in 2012. Designed by Tilke, its layout deliberately borrows signature corners from around the world — the climb to Turn 1 echoes Istanbul Park, the Esses reference Silverstone, and the high-speed middle sector is a clear nod to Suzuka. The result is one of the most drivable modern circuits, with elevation change adding a dimension that flat purpose-built tracks lack.
The track surface has been a recurring topic in recent years. Because Austin also hosts MotoGP and heavy trucks, bumps form quickly, and multiple resurfacing campaigns have been required. Combined with a long DRS zone into Turn 12, COTA typically produces one of the better-racing Grand Prix weekends of the year.
Recent Grand Prix Winners
Circuit History
The United States Grand Prix has moved between more circuits than almost any other event in F1 — Watkins Glen, Long Beach, Detroit, Dallas, Phoenix, Indianapolis and others. COTA has given the race a stable home since 2012, and in 2023 a second US round (Miami) and a third (Las Vegas) joined the calendar. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been the dominant modern winners.