F1, Ferrari: key facts, stats and figures at Circuit of The Americas | 2023 USA GP. Key Ferrari facts, stats and figures.

Track length: 5.513km
Race length: 308.405km
Laps: 56
Turns: 20
Circuit opened: 2012
F1 first visited: 2012
Races held: 10
Track Record: 1:32.029, Valtteri Bottas, 2019
Lap Record: 1:36.169, Charles Leclerc, 2019

The origins of the United States Grand Prix trace back to the early 1900s, when it was referred to as The Grand Prize and took place on tracks situated in Long Island (New York) and Savannah (Georgia). Notably, America’s renowned motorsport event, the Indianapolis 500, also finds its roots in this era. Interestingly, the Indy 500 was among the initial races featured during the inaugural 11 years of the modern Formula 1 World Championship (1950-60). Following this period, the Watkins Glen circuit near New York solidified its position on the F1 calendar, hosting races for an uninterrupted span of 20 years, from 1961 to 1980.

The F1 circus also explored other venues across the United States during the 1980s, although none of these races carried the title of the US Grand Prix. A street circuit in Long Beach, California, played host to the United States Grand Prix West from 1975 to 1983. Las Vegas contributed to the landscape with the Caesers Palace Grand Prix, held in the parking lot of the casino of the same name, spanning from 1981 to 1984. Additionally, a city-center street circuit witnessed the Detroit Grand Prix from 1982 to 1988. The US Grand Prix made its resurgence in 1989, choosing a street circuit in Phoenix, Arizona, as the setting. Following three sparsely attended races, Formula 1 vanished from the US scene for nearly a decade.

In 2010, Tavo Hellmund, a native of Austin and a former racing driver, unveiled ambitious plans to construct a brand-new, purpose-built F1 circuit (crafted by Hermann Tilke, as per tradition) on the outskirts of Austin. This endeavor gained the backing of Bernie Ecclestone, who granted Hellmund and his investor group a decade-long contract to host the US Grand Prix beginning in 2012. Despite some setbacks and contractual disagreements, the circuit was eventually completed, entailing an approximate cost of $400 million USD. In November 2012, the inaugural F1 race took place, drawing a crowd of 117,429 spectators.

Circuit of The Americas, situated in Austin
The United States welcomed back Formula 1 in 2012 with a novel setting, the Circuit of the Americas. This remarkable facility boasts a 5.513 km track, featuring corners that pay homage to various iconic circuits worldwide. The exhilarating ascent to the first corner evokes memories of the historic Austrian circuit, followed by a sequence of flowing turns reminiscent of Suzuka. Additionally, it incorporates the elements common to contemporary circuits, presenting challenging braking zones at the culmination of lengthy straights. Notably favored by drivers, the venue necessitates a balance between cornering prowess and straight-line speed.

THE INAUGURAL SECTION
Following the breathtaking ascent to turn 1, a captivating and undoubtedly demanding sequence spans from turns three to six. Navigating this section with precision proves pivotal for setting a competitive lap time.

TURN 11
The second sector stands as a prime spot for overtaking opportunities, harnessing the extended straight and the assistance of the DRS system, culminating at the sharp-angle turn 12. Hence, a proficient exit from the hairpin is crucial.

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The 2023 United States Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, encompassing 56 laps of the 5.513-kilometre Circuit of The Americas in Austin. This motor racing circuit, featuring cutting-edge facilities, is situated within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin, Texas.

FERRARI STATS SINCE 1959

• 10 – RACE WINS
• 8 – POLE POSITIONS
• 12 – FASTEST LAPS
• 26 – PODIUMS

• Ferrari WINS

• Ferrari POLE POSITIONS

• Ferrari Fastest Laps