United States Grand Prix – Formula 1 2025
Your complete guide to the United States GP: race schedule, results, circuit info, and F1 history
About the United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the Formula 1 calendar, held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, since 2012. Known for its challenging mix of corners inspired by iconic tracks, COTA delivers high-speed drama, a steep uphill run into Turn 1, and an electric festival atmosphere that attracts some of the largest crowds in F1.
United States GP 2025 Schedule
| Session | Your Time | Local Time (Austin) |
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| Practice 1 | 17 Oct, 12:30 – 13:30 (UTC−5) | |
| Sprint Qualifying | 17 Oct, 16:30 – 17:30 (UTC−5) | |
| Sprint Race | 18 Oct, 12:00 – 13:00 (UTC−5) | |
| Qualifying | 18 Oct, 16:00 – 17:00 (UTC−5) | |
| Race | 19 Oct, 14:00 (UTC−5) |
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United States GP Fast Facts
| First held (at COTA) | 2012 |
| Circuit | Circuit of the Americas |
| Location | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Number of laps | 56 |
| Circuit length | 5.513 km |
| Race distance | 308.405 km |
| Lap record (race) | 1:36.169 – Charles Leclerc (2019) |
| Most wins (driver) | Lewis Hamilton – 6 |
| Top speed | ~330 km/h (back straight) |
United States GP Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
| 2018 | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2012 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren |
United States GP FAQs
When is the United States GP 2025?
The United States Grand Prix takes place from 17 to 19 October 2025 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
How many laps is the United States GP?
The race runs over 56 laps of the 5.513 km Circuit of the Americas, totalling 308.405 km.
What is the length of the Circuit of the Americas?
COTA measures 5.513 km and features 20 corners with a mix of high-speed and technical sections.
Who holds the United States GP lap record?
The lap record is 1:36.169, set by Charles Leclerc in 2019.
Which driver has the most United States GP wins?
Lewis Hamilton holds the record with six victories at the United States Grand Prix.
What makes the United States GP special?
The dramatic uphill run into Turn 1, fast ‘esses’ in Sector 1, and Austin’s festival atmosphere make the US GP one of the standout events of the F1 season.
Circuit of the Americas Guide
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has hosted Formula 1 since 2012 and is one of the sport’s most modern venues. Designed with inspiration from legendary tracks such as Silverstone, Hockenheim, and Istanbul, it combines a flowing first sector with technical middle and high-speed straights.
The track stretches 5.513 km with 20 turns, including the steep climb into Turn 1 and a long back straight that creates prime overtaking opportunities. With a race distance of 56 laps, COTA regularly delivers high drama in both dry and wet conditions.
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Track length: 5.513 km
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Laps: 56
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Corners: 20
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Lap record: 1:36.169 (Charles Leclerc, 2019)
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Capacity: ~120,000 spectators
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First F1 race: 2012
