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Hamilton And COTA Are The Big Winners At USGP
Monday, 19 Nov, 2012 – 6:01 | Comments Off on Hamilton And COTA Are The Big Winners At USGP
Hamilton And COTA Are The Big Winners At USGP

The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship will go down to the wire down in South America next weekend.
Lewis Hamilton’s victory over Sebastian Vettel in Sunday’s inaugural United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The …

USGP Polesitter Vettel Charges Toward Championship
Sunday, 18 Nov, 2012 – 8:38 | Comments Off on USGP Polesitter Vettel Charges Toward Championship
USGP Polesitter Vettel Charges Toward Championship

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Formula One superstar Sebastian Vettel, whose meteoric career was launched in the United States five years ago, is poised to move closer to an historic third consecutive World Driving Championship …

COTA Is About To Make American History
Friday, 16 Nov, 2012 – 8:36 | Comments Off on COTA Is About To Make American History
COTA Is About To Make American History

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Formula One’s honeymoon with Circuit of The Americas continued Thursday, less than 24 hours before opening practice for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Speaking during the $400-million circuit’s …

Awesome Austin Track Steps Into World Spotlight
Thursday, 15 Nov, 2012 – 10:30 | Comments Off on Awesome Austin Track Steps Into World Spotlight
Awesome Austin Track Steps Into World Spotlight

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Formula One will add another chapter to its nomadic and disjointed history in America this weekend when Circuit of The Americas – and a pig farm – welcome the motorsports …

TV News: F1, Speed Break Up While Fox, NASCAR Renew Vows
Tuesday, 16 Oct, 2012 – 8:27 | 3 Comments
TV News: F1, Speed Break Up While Fox, NASCAR Renew Vows

Formula 1 will have a new broadcast platform beginning next season, with NBC Sports Group securing the rights via a four-year contract that marks the end of the series’ long-standing partnership with Speed.
Four of the 20 …

Austin F1 Track Declared Ready
Wednesday, 26 Sep, 2012 – 9:04 | Comments Off on Austin F1 Track Declared Ready
Austin F1 Track Declared Ready

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Circuit of The Americas has been declared ready to host the 2012 Formula One United States Grand Prix by Charlie Whiting, director of racing, safety and technical matters for the sanctioning Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile …

Pace Of Paving Picks Up At COTA
Saturday, 18 Aug, 2012 – 18:05 | Comments Off on Pace Of Paving Picks Up At COTA
Pace Of Paving Picks Up At COTA

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An intensive paving process required to prepare Circuit of The America’s road-course and entire facility for the inaugural 2012 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is under way at the facility in Austin, Texas.
The final …

Alonso Is Making Payments On His New Ferrari
Tuesday, 26 Jun, 2012 – 15:14 | Comments Off on Alonso Is Making Payments On His New Ferrari
Alonso Is Making Payments On His New Ferrari

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Fernando Alonso delivered the second return on Scuderia Ferrari’s $32-million annual investment in him on Sunday, scoring an emotional Formula One victory in the Grand Prix of Europe before his …

Austin Track Puts More Tickets On Sale
Thursday, 21 Jun, 2012 – 15:00 | Comments Off on Austin Track Puts More Tickets On Sale
Austin Track Puts More Tickets On Sale

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Circuit of The Americas officials have released thousands of additional reserved seats for November’s inaugural Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
The approximately 15,000 seats are located in two grandstand bleacher sections at …

F1 Race Director Gives Austin Track Site The Once-Over
Thursday, 14 Jun, 2012 – 8:13 | Comments Off on F1 Race Director Gives Austin Track Site The Once-Over
F1 Race Director Gives Austin Track Site The Once-Over

With his formal, pre-race inspection still three months away, FIA Formula One™ Race Director Charlie Whiting has given Circuit of The America’s 3.4-mile road-course a preliminary passing grade as preparations continue for the inaugural United …