The autumn break ends, and on-track activities resume with the first of three rounds in the Americas: here are the weather forecasts and schedule for F1 in Austin!
The long autumn break of three weeks finally comes to an end: Formula 1 is back on track, moving from Singapore to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The USA is ready to host its second race of the season out of three planned (the final event will be in Las Vegas), with McLaren once again arriving as the favorite for victory.
COTA, a Marvel in Texas
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, has been a staple in the Formula 1 calendar for 12 years: inaugurated in 2012, this circuit features 5.5 km of undulating asphalt with 20 corners of varying speeds. The first corner, with one of the steepest climbs in the entire championship, is the true iconic point of the track. Not to be missed, however, are the snake-like turns 3-4-5 and turn 12, a deep braking zone following a long 1.2-kilometer straight.
Beyond its technical aspects, the Circuit of the Americas is known for the “American” atmosphere that permeates during race weekends. Located just a few kilometers from downtown Austin, the track has also become emblematic for the 56-meter tall tower situated between turns 17 and 18, a strategic point to observe nearly the entire circuit.
Austin GP SCHEDULE (UK TIMINGS)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
• 18:30 – FP1
• 22:30 – Sprint Shootout
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
• 20:00 – Sprint Race
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
• 23:00 – Qualifying (starting on Saturday 19)
• 21:00 – Race
Regarding the WEATHER (visible on the GPKingdom APP), no wet sessions are expected. Keep an eye on the sky only for the two Sprint sessions, where it seems that some clouds will cover the Texan sky.
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