United States Grand Prix at COTA
The 19th round of the Formula 1 World Championship is taking place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.
This weekend's event, the fourth Sprint of the season, offers 58 points and is held at a venue known for! its great atmosphere, with the city of Austin being dubbed the "music capital of the world."
The Track
The 5.413 kilometre-long COTA track features a mix of high, medium and low speed corners, two DRS zones, and an elevation change of over 40 metres.
- The climb to turn 1, a left-hander almost like a hairpin, is a key point for overtaking.
- Turns 12 and 13 are also crucial for overtaking.
Austin, Texas, claims to be the "music capital of the world."
Author's summary: Formula 1 heads to Austin for the US Grand Prix.