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Published 01/11/2021, 7:40 AM EST

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F1 returns to the state of Austin again this year. Due to the COVID regulations of 2020, the FIA had to cancel its weekends in the west. However, with that under control now, the circus is set to come back to the Circuit of The Americas in 2021. But before we spring back into action fans would love a view of it in winter.

Usually, when F1 visits the Austin circuit, the temperatures are extremely high. The desert of Texas reaches scorching digits of 44 degrees Celcius; it turns into an ordeal for the pilots in their overalls. Nonetheless, it is still one of the most awaited rounds of the season.

Circuit of the Americas is usually about hard Texas fans cheering from stands as the pilots zoom past the tight corners. The entire affair is complemented by a chilled beer and a lot of sweat. However, during this time of the year, the circuit blesses the fans with its heavenly form; one that F1 does not usually witness.

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The Tweet that is taking the entire internet by storm shows us the circuit of Austin clad in white. With temperatures dropping low at Texas, the circuit is completely snow-clad bestowing a majestic for of herself to us. Well, it is already clear that the fans are going crazy over the clip.

F1 awaits The US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas

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The Circuit of Austin is the favorite of several pilots on the grid. Deemed to be one of the most challenging, the US Grand Prix is one exciting event that everyone looks forward to. The track is distributed evenly with fast and slow corners and it tends to test the pilots. Ironically, that is why they like it.

The last time F1 visited the Austin Circuit, Valtteri Bottas grabbed the pole and won the Sunday race. Besides that, Lewis Hamilton won the world championship that weekend making it 6 championships for his tally; another step which was towards Schumacher’s record of 7 championships.

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Every time F1 goes back to the nostalgic circuit of Texas, Austin, they make several stories and memories. This year again they are to visit it in late October. Although they might not get the snow, they are definitely going to make several memories again.

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Indrasish Ganguly is an F1 author at Essentially Sports. An avid fan of the F1 championship, the Kolkata based writer admires Lewis Hamilton the most on the F1 grid. His interest in racing stems from his love for cars and speed.
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