United States Grand Prix 2013, Austin - Race 18/19

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The 2012 season sees Formula One racing return to the United States for the first time since 2007 with an all-new venue in Austin, Texas. The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is the first purpose-built F1 facility in the US designed for any and all classes of racing and was officially opened on October 21, 2012 by COTA ambassador and 1978 F1 world champion, Mario Andretti.

Its signature element is a 5.5-kilometre (3.4-mile) Grand Prix circuit, located in Wandering Creek, southeast of the Texan capital, and designed by Hermann Tilke in collaboration with American architectural firm HKS.

The 20-turn, anticlockwise track, construction of which began in January 2011, draws inspiration from the best circuits around the world, as well as taking advantage of the site's natural topography to include dramatic elevation changes of up to 40 metres.

There is a steep, uphill run into the hairpin Turn One, which is expected to become the venue's signature corner. Turns Three through Six look not dissimilar to Silverstone's high-speed Maggotts/Becketts; Turns 12 through 15 give a nod to Hockenheim's stadium section; and Turns 16 through 18 will mirror the famous, multi-apex Turn Eight at Istanbul Park.

The grandstands, semi-permanent stands and natural seating areas will enable over 120,000 fans to attend the Grand Prix, but the circuit is only one part of the multi-functional 900-acre site.

Support buildings will include a medical facility, 14 executive meeting suites, a conference centre and a banquet hall, as well as an expansive outdoor live music space. Future proposed amenities include a driving/riding experience, a motorsports driving club, kart track, grand plaza event centre and tower, and a trackside recreational vehicle park.



TV Times

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* For BBC times and info see here *



Track Diagram

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Circuit Information

Race Date: 17 Nov 2013
Circuit Name: Circuit of The Americas
First Grand Prix: 2012
Number of Laps: 56
Circuit Length: 5.513 km
Race Distance: 308.405 km
Lap Record: 1:39.347 - S Vettel (2012)



Technical Changes

http://www.formula1.com/news/technical/
 
So that pretty much secures 2nd place for Alonso (if there was any doubt) and opens the door for the race to 3rd in the WDC.

If Hamilton can finish 3rd it will be his best result in the WDC since he won it! Not bad considering the new team and the recent trouble he's been having.

It won't be easy with Webber and Rosberg hot on his heels but at least there's still some excitement for the last couple of races. :D
 
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Thanks Duke


Irish_Tom said:
So that pretty much secures 2nd place for Alonso (if there was any doubt) and opens the door for the race to 3rd in the WDC.

If Hamilton can finish 3rd it will be his best result in the WDC since he won it! Not bad considering the new team and the recent trouble he's been having.

It won't be easy with Webber and Rosberg hot on his heels but at least there's still some excitement for the last couple of races. :D
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Lets hope Lewis can get a win here :)
 
Woooohoooo Formula 1 weekend :D

Thanks Duke :) I do like this circuit. Does it ever rain in Austin much? We haven't had a wet race all year I don't think... so disappointing :(

Though Brazil could well be a wet race...

Don't think I'll have any trouble choosing some American themed munch for this weekend :cool:
 
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