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?What Is Up With This Guy??: Max Verstappen Sulking Over Unaccomplished Personal Quest Leaves?Fans?Perplexed
With the Las Vegas GP soon approaching, Daniel Ricciardo gives Jimmy Kimmel his approval for F1 debut after passing a pre-race test with ease
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 30, 2023
?It?s Been 12 Years?: Toto Wolff Takes Veiled Dig at Lewis? Sly Antics Only Minutes After Making Ultimate Promise
With the Las Vegas GP soon approaching, Daniel Ricciardo gives Jimmy Kimmel his approval for F1 debut after passing a pre-race test with ease
Kabir Bajaj Ahmed
October 30, 2023
Days After Lewis Hamilton’s Bold $285,000,000 Claim, FIA Minces No Words to Settle the “Floorboard” Debate
After the FIA disqualified Lewis Hamilton at the US GP, the Brit challenged the governing body. Now, the FIA has justified its actions.
Aditi Krishnan
October 29, 2023
?We Don?t Have a Car to Win?: Despite Fred Vasseur?s Warning, Charles Leclerc Throws in the Towel Before?Mexican?GP
With the Las Vegas GP soon approaching, Daniel Ricciardo gives Jimmy Kimmel his approval for F1 debut after passing a pre-race test with ease
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 29, 2023
Daniel Ricciardo Fights Back Tears as Unexpected Feat Leaves Him Seeking Violent Revenge
Daniel Ricciardo roars back in Mexico GP qualifiers, clinching P4. Emotions surely run high as the Aussie champ eyes race day!
Pulkit Jai
October 29, 2023
George Russell Blatantly Opposes FIA?s Rules While Fussing About ?Difficult? Mexican?GP?Conditions
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 28, 2023
?Can?t Stand This Bunch of Clowns?: Lewis Hamilton?s Ex-teammate & Another F1 Legend?s Scathing Accusation Infuriates?LH?Army
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 28, 2023
?Frustration Creeping In There?: Charles Leclerc?s Unexpected Response About Carlos Sainz Leaves F1 Commentator Predicting?the?Worst
Frustration returns as Charles Leclerc Mexican GP radio talk about Carlos Sainz has left the F1 commentator predicting the worst for Ferrari
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 28, 2023
?Cannot Afford to Get Things Wrong?: Fred Vasseur Turns Hypocrite to Put Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz?on?the?Spot
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Kabir Bajaj Ahmed
October 28, 2023
Fans Hurl Shocking Accusations at Carlos Sainz & Charles Leclerc?s GFs Rebecca & Alex as They Arrive for Mexican GP 2023
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 28, 2023
?You Were Illegal?: Danica Patrick Joins Forces With F1 Legend to Blast Lewis Hamilton for Escapist?Behavior?After?DSQ
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 28, 2023
?Ben Sulayem Has to Go?: FIA President Faces the Heat as F1 Narrowly Escapes Life Threatening Disaster
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Pranay Bhagi
October 27, 2023
Lewis Hamilton Wages War Against FIA by Putting $285,000,000 on the Line to Expose?Hypocrisy
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Kabir Bajaj Ahmed
October 27, 2023
Amid Lewis Hamilton?s $285 Million Claim Against FIA, 29 YO Michael Schumacher History Rubbed in Mercedes Ace?s Wounds
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Kabir Bajaj Ahmed
October 27, 2023
Toto Wolff Joins Forces With Max Verstappen to Expose FIA’s Hypocrisy
With the Mexican GP being the first time teams talked about the disqualifications in Austin, Toto Wolff sided with Max Verstappen.
Aditi Krishnan
October 27, 2023
Max Verstappen?s Beefed Up Security Throws Spotlight on Sergio Perez?s Ex Teammate?s?Death?Threats
Discover how George Russell has opposed the FIA, following his incident in the difficult conditions of the Mexican Grand Prix
Adhiraj Dhyani
October 27, 2023
US Grand Prix - 2023 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
The 2007 United States Grand Prix would be the last US GP ever to feature on a Formula 1 calendar. At least that?s what the then F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone wanted. From 2009?when Ecclestone expressed how there?s no hurry to return to the US?F1 has been taken over by American conglomerate Liberty Media, and the 2023 calendar features three races in the States. F1 has come a long way. Over the years, F1 has hosted the US GP in 10 different locations. But the most popular and loved one has been the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
The Circuit of The Americas, commonly referred to as COTA became the home of the US GP in 2012. Since then, it?s found a way into not just every F1 calendar year (except 2020) but also every driver?s heart. COTA is a circuit they love, and Austin is a city they love. And if there?s one driver who truly embraces the Austin spirit every time they visit COTA, it?s Daniel Ricciardo. The Aussie fractured his left hand earlier this season at the Dutch GP. Recovering since then, Ricciardo is set to make his F1 return at COTA. So, stay on the lookout for another cowboy appearance this year.
Scheduled from 20th to 22nd October this season, it?s Round 19 on the calendar. With Red Bull and Max Verstappen having sealed the Constructors? and Drivers? Championship already, it might seem like the results of the race won?t account for anything. Well, the fight for P2 in the Constructors? Championship between Mercedes and Ferrari is still on. And the battle between Aston Martin and McLaren for P4 is set to continue. Mercedes? Lewis Hamilton will also look to further close the gap to Red Bull?s Sergio Perez in P2 in the Drivers? Championship. Needless to say, there?s a lot to play for.
Last time out, Ferrari?s Carlos Sainz set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:34:356 and took pole position. Despite that, Verstappen?who qualified P3 but started P2?overtook Sainz off the line and ultimately took his 13th victory of the season. Following his Qatar GP win?where he also sealed his third title?the Dutchman will look to secure his 15th win of 2023 at COTA. That will equal his 2022 record of 15 wins in a season.?
Apart from the exciting F1 action, the US GP weekend will also feature the all-female F1 Academy?s inaugural championship finale. To add to the COTA excitement, The Killers are set to take the stage on Friday night, followed by Queen+Adam Lamber on Saturday. Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Ti?sto will cap off the weekend with a post-race performance.
Most Winners
The US GP was officially introduced into the F1 calendar in 1959. Since then, it?s been held at Sebring, Riverside, Watkins Glen, Phoenix, Indianapolis, and now Austin. Although the US GP has seen legendary drivers like Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and Michael Schumacher take victories, there?s one undisputed king of the race. That?s Lewis Hamilton. The British driver has won the race a record six times and is the only driver to have taken victory at two venues?the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and COTA.
Considering only COTA, Hamilton also has the best qualifying record. In the 10 editions of the race so far, the seven-time champion has secured three pole positions and four P2 starts.?
Wins | Driver? | Nationality | Years | Circuit(s) |
6 | Lewis Hamilton | Great Britain | 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 | Indianapolis (2007) COTA |
5 | Michael Schumacher | Germany | 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | Indianapolis |
3 | Graham Hill | Great Britain | 1963, 1964, 1965 | Watkins Glen |
3 | Jim Clark | Great Britain | 1962, 1966, 1967 | Watkins Glen |
2 | Max Verstappen | The Netherlands | 2021, 2022 | COTA |
2 | Ayrton Senna | Brazil | 1990, 1991 | Phoenix |
2 | Carlos Reutemann | Argentina | 1974, 1978 | Watkins Glen |
2 | James Hunt | Great Britain? | 1976, 1977 | Watkins Glen |
2 | Jackie Stewart | Great Britain | 1968, 1972 | Watkins Glen |
Past Constructors Winners
Lewis Hamilton may be the most successful driver to have competed in the US GP, but his team isn?t the most successful constructor. Adding to the four wins he?s contributed to Mercedes, the Brackley outfit has only won one other edition of the race. It was with Valtteri Bottas in 2019.
Ferrari?s last US GP win came in 2018, thanks to Kimi Raikkonen. Michael Schumacher?s five wins to add to Rubens Barrichello, Gilles Villeneuve, Carlos Reutemann, and Niki Lauda?s singular victories make Ferrari the most successful constructor.?
Considering only COTA, Mercedes has five wins, Red Bull has three, and McLaren and Ferrari have one each.
Wins | Driver? | Year(s) |
10 | Ferrari | 1975, 1978, 1979, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2018 |
8 | McLaren | 1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2007, 2012 |
5 | Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 |
3 | Red Bull | 2013, 2021, 2022 |
US Grand Prix Circuit Details?
What makes COTA a driver-favorite track? When you think of tracks that feel like they were made for real racing, you?d most likely think of old-school tracks like Spa-Francorchamps, Silverstone, and Suzuka. Oh, how lovely would it be to have a track that combined all the best parts of these circuits? Guess what? That?s precisely what the Circuit of The Americas is. The 20-corner 5.5 km (3.4 miles) circuit is largely inspired by iconic tracks, making it as close as a modern-day track could come to perfection.?
Turn 1 is one of the best on the calendar. It?s named ?Big Red? after the circuit?s biggest investor, Texan business Red McCombs. The elevation change from the start-finish line to Turn 1 is a 133ft incline?a blind left turn. It makes for excellent overtaking opportunities, as Verstappen demonstrated on Lap 1 in 2022. Turn 2 is similar to Spa?s Pouhon?a tricky downhill right-hander. Turns 3 to 9 are like the iconic Suzuka esses and the Maggots-Becketts-Chapel section of Silverstone. The second sector is a lot like the first half of Red Bull Ring, while the third sector has a lower-speed complex similar to Hockenheim's.
The best location to watch the race? Everywhere! It?s a track that provides exciting action on every corner. If you want to be on the lookout for overtaking opportunities, Turns 1, 11, and 12 would be suitable vantage points. Also, 2023 is set to have twice the racing action! After F1 increased Sprint races from three to six this year, it chose COTA as one of the six venues. So, this year?s US GP will have double the qualifying sessions and double the racing excitement!
Where to watch?
In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.?
If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands to watch Max Verstappen go for his 15th win of the season, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated. Sky Sports? Italian and German channels, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS.
In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.?
US Grand Prix Tickets
Tickets for the US GP are available on the Official Formula 1 website as well as on the Circuit of the Americas website. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality.?
If you?re in the US and have a Costco membership, you can get your hands on a US GP ticket for just $350. As part of your experience, the $350 ticket would grant you a 3-day Grounds Pass. That would mean you can view on-track action from any of the grassy areas around the circuit, just not from the grandstands or bleachers.
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