Formula 1 moves to “Circuit of the Americas”, Texas in 2012

Austin Formula 1 race track plan

Indianapolis has been the venue for Formula 1 races in the past. In 1998, Formula 1 returned to the United States. Indianapolis provided the only banked corner on the F1 calendar. The 2005 race was marred by a controversy surrounding Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barichello when Michael was declared winner even when the Brazilian was ahead of him by 0.011 sec and the rest as we all know is history.

Since, the controversies of 2005, Formula 1 has never returned to the United States after 2007. This will now change as the USA gears up for the return of F1 with an all new circuit near Austin, Texas. The circuit is called the “Circuit of the Americas” and will host the US Formula 1 GP in 2012.

Texas F1 GP track plan

The blueprints of the 3.4 mile race track are complete and the 20 turn circuit will be ready by 2012. The circuit is built to allow passing and features a mix of long straights and tight corners. Cars will be able to reach 200 mph on the new race track according to Race promoter Tavo Hellmund. Like most modern race track, the Circuit of Americas features copies corners from famous race track from around the globe. Construction at the site will commence from December this year.

Circuit of Americas F1 track Photo Gallery:

: Austin Formula 1 race track plan

: Texas F1 GP track plan

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April 20, 2011 | By Tushar Kelshikar · Tags:

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3 Responses to “Formula 1 moves to “Circuit of the Americas”, Texas in 2012”

Jomy John on April 21st, 2011 9:08 am

Are you for real or what????? You have no freaking knowledge about Formula
Jomy John on April 21st, 2011 9:09 am

Are you for real or what????? You have no freaking knowledge about Formula1 racing? 2005 issue was becuz of Michelin tyres not taking part in the race. And the race you are referring to was in 2004 where Michael gifted the win to Rubens. How do people with 0 knowledge ever end up writing articles I will never know!
Jomy John on April 21st, 2011 9:11 am

sorry it was 2002 USA GP

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