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F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Jonathan M. Gitlin
Source published: 26/10/2026, 14:48:24 UTC
Briefing created: 26/10/2026, 16:16:24 UTC
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Briefings
Formula 1 returned to Austin, Texas for its annual Circuit of the Americas race, marking a significant return after years of uncertainty. The event features permanent track infrastructure designed by Herman Tilke's company, combining corner speeds with challenging turn sequences and elevation changes. Fans consistently attend this track more frequently than Miami or Las Vegas, making it one of the most popular US races. Coverage includes driving experiences with various vehicles and insights into F1 broadcasts, tire design, and team strategies.
Key points
- Formula 1 returned to Austin, Texas for its annual Circuit of the Americas race, marking a significant return after years of uncertainty.
- The event features permanent track infrastructure designed by Herman Tilke's company, combining corner speeds with challenging turn sequences and elevation changes.
Context
Formula 1 returned to Austin, Texas for its annual Circuit of the Americas race, marking a significant return after years of uncertainty. Unlike Miami or Las Vegas, which race on temporary street circuits, COTA is a permanent race track with plenty of run-off areas instead of concrete walls. The track combines a mix of corner speeds with challenging turn sequences, a few heavy braking zones, and plenty of elevation changes. It is a place where the author has driven in various vehicles and learned about F1 broadcasts, tire design, and team strategies.
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Evidence is limited to the article's content, which focuses on the return of F1 to Austin and the author's personal experience driving various vehicles at the track. Specific dates for the race are not provided, and the article does not contain data on attendance numbers or financial figures. The author's personal experience is described as a 'neophyte's eyes' perspective, which may not represent the full scope of the event's popularity or technical aspects.
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