Circuit Information
Austin Texas, Circuit of the Americas
Location: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U S A
Lap : 5.513kms / 3.425miles | Race : 56 laps (308.405kms / 191.642miles) | Offset : 0.323kms
There is little to say about this circuit, its simply the best modern circuit built.
Grandstands
Main Grandstand is partly covered. Located on the Pits Straight opposite the start/finish line and opposite most of the team pit boxes. See the start build up, the chequered flag and the podium celebrations. See the cars exit the last corner, accelerate along the Pits Straight, and race up the hill to turn one.
Turn 1 is an uncovered grandstand giving you views down the main straight. From the start line the circuit climbs up a hill and cars take the left hander turn one around 110km/h before dropping down hill into Turn 2. Turn 1 is wide so some late breakers may take this opportunity to overtake here.
Turn 4 Grandstand Offers views of the S bends that replicates Silverstone`s Maggots sector.
See the cars run down towards Turn 3, before weaving through Turns 4 and 5. A great place to see Formula 1 cars change direction at high speed.
Turn 6 Grandstand is uncovered provides you with views of a difficult, challenging and never ending combination of corners - Turns 6, 7, 8 & 9.
Turn 9 Grandstand ; Located in one of the circuit's most exciting areas. With panoramic views of Turn 6 to 11.
The track comprises 5 bends and 3 short straights in this area, offering fans a fine overview of the race.
Turn 12 Grandstand is located at the end of the fast long back straight. See the cars heads directly towards you before braking into the turn and heading towards the stadium section.
Turn 15 Grandstand offers you a great panoramic view of large sections of the circuit. The "stadium section" with turns 12, 13, 14 & 15 can be seen with distant views of the back straight as well as Turns 6 -11.
General Admission Access to several free seating areas at different points around the circuit. The circuit has dramatic elevation changes, so General Admission areas offer decent views of the track.
