Circuit of the Americas
Austin, USA
Race Date
October 25, 2026
Track Length
5.513km
Turns
20
DRS Zones
2
Race Laps
56
Lap Record
1:36.169
Charles Leclerc (2019)
Elevation
41m
The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas features dramatic elevation changes, a stunning uphill run to Turn 1, and a mix of high-speed sweeps inspired by classic European circuits. Sector one echoes Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts, while the technical back section demands precision.
Purpose-built for Formula 1, COTA opened in 2012 and brought the US Grand Prix back to the calendar after a five-year absence. Designed by Hermann Tilke, it's one of the few modern circuits universally praised by drivers for its challenging, varied layout. The venue has become a massive event combining racing with live music.
Lewis Hamilton won a rain-soaked thriller to seal his third World Championship, fending off Nico Rosberg in treacherous conditions.
Lewis Hamilton won the very first race at COTA, beating Sebastian Vettel in front of over 100,000 fans as F1 returned to America.
Max Verstappen won both the sprint and the main race, clinching his third consecutive World Championship at the Austin circuit.
| Year | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen |
| 2024 | Charles Leclerc |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2018 | Kimi Räikkönen |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2012 | Lewis Hamilton |