F1 drivers were full of praise for the new home of the United States Grand Prix after sampling it for the first time today. But its first race be any good?
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Make your United States GP predictions to win prizes
Predictions Championship
Posted onEnter your predictions for the United States Grand Prix for your chance to win prizes this weekend.
Vettel fastest despite delay in second practice
2012 United States Grand Prix second practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel was quickest for the second session in a row at the Circuit of the Americas despite losing time with a technical problem.
Vettel takes top time off Hamilton in first practice
2012 United States Grand Prix first practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel led the first practice session at the Circuit of the Americas by over a second.
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.
How Vettel and Red Bull can win titles this weekend
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel can win the drivers’ title this weekend and Red Bull are very likely to clinch the constructors’ crown. Here’s how they can do it.
Austin to give F1 a warm and dry welcome
2012 United States Grand Prix weather
Posted onThere should be no repeat of the scorching heat seen on F1’s last visit to Texas in 1984. Warm, dry conditions are expected in Austin this weekend.
2012 United States Grand Prix TV Times
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the action from the Circuit of the Americas – here’s all the session times for the United States Grand Prix.
Now is F1’s time to shine in America
2012 United States Grand Prix preview
Posted onF1 arrives at the purpose-built Circuit of the Americas with a closely-fought championship ready to finally make a success of itself in the USA.
F1 fans’ guide to the 2012 United States Grand Prix
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onSeveral F1 Fanatic readers are making the trip to the Circuit of the Americas to watch the first race at the track. Here’s what they have to say about it.
Single DRS zone for United States Grand Prix
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onThe Circuit of the Americas will feature a single DRS zone on its longest straight, the FIA has confirmed.
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?
Extra tyres for drivers on Friday at COTA
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers will get an extra set of hard tyres to use during Friday practice at the Circuit of the Americas to give them an extra opportunity to learn the new circuit.
Williams aim to take seventh off Force India
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams say they will continue to bring updates to their car as they aim to pass Force India in the constructors’ championship in the final two races of the year.
COTA looks like a “challenge” – Grosjean
2012 United States Grand Prix
Posted onRomain Grosjean says he expects the Circuit of the Americas to prove a “challenge” when F1 races there for the first time next week.
Austin reveals track for 2012 F1 race
Posted onThe circuit design for the 2012 United States Grand Prix has been revealed. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the track incorporates sections similar to those at Silverstone, Istanbul and the Hockenheimring. It appears to be an anti-clockwise configuration.
Austin will be “amazing”, says Hellmund
Posted onUnited States Grand Prix promoter Tavo Hellmund has promised the track being built in Austin for the 2012 race will be “amazing”. Speaking in an interview with Bernie Ecclestone on F1.com Hellmund said: I have conveyed my ideas to Hermann Tilke and Peter Wahl who are the most established racetrack architects of our times. The … Continue reading Austin will be “amazing”, says Hellmund
Austin GP reveals backer and opens website
Posted onThe organisers of the 2012 United States Grand Prix have launched their official website and revealed details of one of the race’s backers. Red McCombs, owner of a car dealer group in Texas and previously named one of the 400 richest men in America, has invested in the project. He has been involved in other … Continue reading Austin GP reveals backer and opens website
Ecclestone’s escalator no worry for US GP
Posted onTexas Comptroller of Public Account Susan Combs said she is not concerned by the expected annual increase in the cost of hosting the United States Grand Prix. Bernie Ecclestone typically increases race hosting fees by seven to ten percent per year – known as his ‘escalator’ – but Combs told the Austin American Statesman that … Continue reading Ecclestone’s escalator no worry for US GP
The track they should build in Austin
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Posted onThe United States Grand Prix organisers should make it their mission to build the fastest circuit in Formula 1 for its return to America in 2012.