The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, commonly known as the US GP, is a prestigious motorsport event held annually in the United States. It is a part of the Formula One World Championship, attracting top drivers, teams, and fans from around the world. The US GP typically takes place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, a state-of-the-art track known for its challenging layout and sweeping elevation changes. The race offers a captivating blend of high-speed straights, technical corners, and dramatic overtaking opportunities. With a vibrant atmosphere, enthusiastic crowds, and the allure of the American culture, the US GP provides an exciting and unique experience for both drivers and fans, making it a highlight of the Formula 1 calendar.

United States Grand Prix F1 stats

Grand Prix info

Races held: 43

First race – 1959 United States Grand Prix

Last race – 2022 United States Grand Prix

Most wins (driver): Lewis Hamilton (6)

Most wins (constructor) – Ferrari (10)

Circuits

Wins by grid position

Below are the grid positions of every race winner at the United States Grand Prix and the number of wins per position.

Title deciders

The United States Grand Prix has hosted the following championship title deciders:

Drivers’ title

1. 1959: Jack Brabham (1st title)
2. 1970: Jochen Rindt (1st title)
3. 1974: Emerson Fittipaldi (2nd title)
4. 1977: Niki Lauda (2nd title)
5. 2015: Lewis Hamilton (3rd title)
6. 2019: Lewis Hamilton (6th title)

Constructors’ title

1. 1966: Brabham (1st title)
2. 1970: Lotus (4th title)
3. 1973: Lotus (6th title)
4. 1974: McLaren (1st title)
5. 1976: Ferrari (4th title)
6. 2012: Red Bull (3rd title)
7. 2017: Mercedes (4th title)
8. 2022: Red Bull (5th title)

Facts:

The margin of victory on average at COTA stands at just below five seconds.
Less than five seconds have determined the winners in seven races here, and the slimmest victory gap was a mere 0.675 seconds. This gap secured Lewis Hamilton’s triumph in the circuit’s inaugural event.

Only a single race on this track has witnessed a victory margin exceeding ten seconds. This scenario unfolded in 2017 when Hamilton clinched a win with a lead of 10.143 seconds.

Among the ten races hosted at COTA so far, the average gap between winners has amounted to 4.057 seconds.

A total of 12 distinct drivers have graced the podium in Texas. Lewis Hamilton boasts the highest number of top-three finishes, having earned a podium spot on nine occasions.

When it comes to pole positions, Mercedes has dominated the track with six, while Red Bull and Ferrari also share this achievement. Red Bull secured three pole positions at COTA, while Ferrari claimed their first pole at the venue in 2022.

The occurrence of a team locking out the front row at COTA has transpired on four occasions. These instances formed a consecutive sequence from 2013 to 2016. In 2013, Red Bull accomplished the front row lockout, while Mercedes achieved the feat by securing the two fastest qualifying times in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

The United States Grand Prix in Texas has witnessed victory achieved from pole position on five occasions. Alternatively, the remaining five triumphs have originated from the second starting position on the grid. Throughout the history of the race, there has never been a winner who did not commence from the front row of the grid.

In the year 2022, a notable shift occurred when Carlos Sainz assumed the polesitter position at COTA but failed to secure a podium finish. His race was cut short on the very first lap. This also marked the first instance of a polesitter retiring during the race’s opening lap.

Barring Carlos Sainz’s early race exit last season, every polesitter at the United States Grand Prix at COTA has managed to conclude the initial lap within the top two positions, with the exception of Nico Rosberg, who found himself in fourth place at the conclusion of the first lap.