The Circuit of the Americas has been a staple for Formula 1 in the United States since it entered the calendar back in 2012, and has enjoyed an exponential increase in its visitors over the past few seasons.
The Great Circus confirmed that nearly 400,000 people attended the track during the race weekend last October, the last test in the country with a valid contract.
For this reason, an agreement was expected to renew his contract at the Great Circus, and this Friday the news was confirmed, so Austin will be present, at least, until the end of the 2026 season.
“We are delighted to announce the extension of the Circuit of the Americas ahead of the exciting 2022 campaign,” said Formula 1 CEO and President Stefano Domenicali .
“I want to thank the promoter for their continued dedication and enthusiasm for the sport, where together we continue to build excitement around our sport in the United States following the huge success of Netflix, the work of ESPN and the incredible season we had in 2021.”
“Austin is a great city, and the track is a favorite for all the drivers. We can’t wait to be back in October for more action and entertainment,” said the Italian.
The Drive To Survive series of the streaming audiovisual content platform has been fundamental in promoting the growth of F1 in the United States, which this year will host two Grand Prix in one course for the first time since 1984. The Miami Grand Prix is planned for May, and there also continues to be interest in hosting a race in the city of Las Vegas.
The COTA was built especially for F1, which left the North American country after 2007, with the Michelin tire disaster in Indianapolis still present.
“The F1 United States GP has become one of the biggest events in the world,” explained Bobby Epstein , founding partner of COTA. “We are so proud that it has found a home in Texas, and we are grateful to the millions of fans who have visited us during our first decade.”
“We knew that Austin, along with our neighbors in San Antonio, would be welcoming hosts, and they have shown it. Thank you to everyone in F1 for supporting our efforts, we are happy to have renewed and look forward to many more years of world racing, with training and fun,” he concluded.
