US Grand Prix in Austin: COTA Secures its Future Until 2034

The United States Grand Prix Stays in Austin Until 2034

The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, will remain the host of the United States Grand Prix of Formula 1 at least until 2034, according to the organization itself announced before Sunday’s race. Austin’s race, held on a circuit southeast of the city, joined the F1 calendar in 2012 as the independent United States event. It is credited with having established a solid base in the country when interest in the sport was relatively low.

With the rise of the sport, it is now one of the three races in the United States, along with the Miami Grand Prix and the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which have been added in this decade. The event remains one of the most popular among drivers and fans. The event welcomed more than 430,000 spectators during the three days of the event last year. The current COTA agreement ended in 2026, so the extension ends any uncertainty about its future. The announcement was made on the morning of this year’s race, where the current champion, Max Verstappen, starts from pole position, ahead of Lando Norris.

Since 2012, the United States Grand Prix has continued to grow in strength and popularity, and I want to thank the city of Austin and Travis County for hosting us.

Setefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1

The extension comes the same weekend that COTA announced a series of new planned developments, including a new hotel complex at the top of the hill of turn 1, which will also serve as a place for paying guests to watch the race.