Formula 1 confirms United States GP at COTA through 2034

Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 18:14

formula 1 extends us grand prix through to 2034 inclusive

Formula 1 has confirmed that the United States Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until the 2034 season, securing the long-term future of the event at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The new ten-year deal underlines the sport’s commitment to the U.S. market amid continued growth across the country.

Since joining the calendar in 2012, the Austin race has become one of Formula 1’s premier events, attracting more than 430,000 spectators in recent years. The 5.5-kilometre circuit’s mix of elevation, sweeping corners, and overtaking opportunities has made it a fan favourite, while COTA’s signature entertainment offering has turned it into a weekend-long festival.

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Last year, Charles Leclerc claimed Ferrari’s first COTA victory, ending Max Verstappen’s three-year winning streak at the venue. This year, the Red Bull World Champion starts the race from pole position. The track has produced six different winners since its debut, with Lewis Hamilton holding the record with five victories.

Formula 1 now counts more than 52 million fans across the United States, an 11% increase year-on-year. Nearly half of the sport’s new U.S. followers are aged between 18 and 24, with over half being female, reflecting a broader and younger audience than ever before.

The race also delivers a significant economic boost to Texas. Over its first decade, the event generated more than $7 billion in local economic impact, with the 2023 edition alone contributing an estimated $1 billion in expenditure and $38 million in state tax receipts.

Domenicali hails partnership with Texas

Formula 1 Drivers and Teams report from Saturday at the 2025 United States Grand Prix, which included a Sprint Race and Qualifying for the race today at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “Since 2012 the United States Grand Prix has continued to grow in strength and popularity, and I want to thank the City of Austin and Travis County for hosting us. Each year, the event at the Circuit of the Americas stands out as a true highlight for fans, drivers, and teams alike.”

He added that both COTA Chairman Bobby Epstein and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have shown “unwavering commitment” to supporting F1’s presence in the state, helping to establish a strong foundation for the sport’s U.S. expansion.

Epstein said: “We’re glad Formula 1 has found a home in Texas, and are grateful to the fans, teams, and the entire F1 community who have consistently supported us. With this contract, COTA will overtake Watkins Glen as the longest serving Formula 1 track in the United States.”

He described the event as one of the world’s largest single-weekend sporting gatherings, praising Austin’s residents for being “such welcoming hosts” as COTA continues to set attendance and impact records.

The announcement comes as the 2025 United States Grand Prix takes place this weekend, headlined by Verstappen’s pole position and a tightening title fight against McLaren rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.