United States Grand Prix
Race Weekend
- FP1 Fri, Oct 23 · 12:30 – Fri, Oct 23 · 13:30
- FP2 Fri, Oct 23 · 16:00 – Fri, Oct 23 · 17:00
- FP3 Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 – Sat, Oct 24 · 13:00
- Qualifying Sat, Oct 24 · 16:00 – Sat, Oct 24 · 17:00
- Race Sun, Oct 25 · 15:00 – Sun, Oct 25 · 17:00
About the Circuit
The Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is a purpose-built permanent racing facility that hosts the United States Grand Prix. The circuit measures 5.513 kilometres per lap and features 20 corners, making it one of the more technically demanding tracks on the Formula 1 calendar.
COTA has established itself as a fixture on the calendar, drawing large crowds and delivering competitive racing since its introduction to the championship. The current lap record of 1:36.169, set in 2019, stands as a benchmark for the pace that can be achieved around this circuit.
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Recent United States Grand Prix Winners
- 1995 — Damon Hill (Williams)
- 1994 — Nigel Mansell (Williams)
- 1993 — Ayrton Senna (McLaren)
- 1992 — Gerhard Berger (McLaren)
- 1991 — Ayrton Senna (McLaren)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the United States Grand Prix 2026?
The 2026 United States Grand Prix takes place on 25 October 2026. The race weekend begins with practice sessions on 23 October, with qualifying held on 24 October.
Where is the United States Grand Prix held?
The United States Grand Prix is held at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
How long is the Circuit of The Americas?
The Circuit of The Americas measures 5.513 kilometres per lap and has 20 corners.
What is the lap record at the Circuit of The Americas?
The current lap record at the Circuit of The Americas is 1:36.169, set in 2019.
How many corners does the Circuit of The Americas have?
The Circuit of The Americas has 20 corners.
Who has won the United States Grand Prix at this circuit in recent history?
Recent winners at this circuit include Damon Hill in 1995, Nigel Mansell in 1994, Ayrton Senna in 1993 and 1991, and Gerhard Berger in 1992. All of those victories were taken with either Williams or McLaren.
