Formula 1 has confirmed that the United States Grand Prix will remain at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, through the 2034 season, ensuring that one of the sport’s most successful and popular modern venues will continue to anchor the championship’s presence in America for another decade.
The new long-term contract extension, announced on October 19, 2025, comes amid a surge in Formula 1’s popularity across the U.S. and solidifies Austin’s role as the cornerstone of the sport’s expanding North American footprint, alongside Miami and Las Vegas.
Since debuting on the F1 calendar in 2012, COTA has evolved into one of motorsport’s biggest global spectacles. In recent years, the event has drawn more than 430,000 fans over race weekend, blending world-class racing with music and entertainment in a uniquely Texan atmosphere. Its 5.5-kilometre layout — defined by the steep, 133-foot climb into Turn 1 and the sweeping high-speed sequence through Turns 3-6 — has produced thrilling wheel-to-wheel action and six different winners over 13 years, with Lewis Hamilton leading the tally at five victories. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc broke Max Verstappen’s winning streak in 2024, claiming his first Austin triumph ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz.
F1 President & CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the Austin partnership, describing COTA as “a true highlight for fans, drivers and teams alike.” He thanked both the City of Austin and Texas Governor Greg Abbott for their ongoing support:
“Since 2012 the United States Grand Prix has continued to grow in strength and popularity. As Formula 1 continues to thrive in the U.S., we are proud to extend our partnership with Bobby Epstein and his outstanding team in Austin.”
Epstein, COTA’s Chairman, said the extension will make the circuit the longest-serving F1 venue in U.S. history, surpassing Watkins Glen. “We’re glad Formula 1 has found a home in Texas,” he said. “With this contract, COTA will overtake Watkins Glen as the longest-serving Formula 1 track in the United States. Thanks to great support and a wonderful host city, the U.S. Grand Prix has grown to be one of the world’s biggest single-weekend sporting events — with an unrivalled annual economic impact.”
That impact is significant: over its first decade on the calendar, the Austin Grand Prix has generated an estimated $7 billion in economic activity for Texas. The 2023 event alone contributed over $1 billion in direct and indirect spending and produced $38 million in state tax revenue. The race also continues to attract a growing, younger fan base — Formula 1’s U.S. audience now numbers more than 52 million, an 11% year-on-year increase. Nearly half of new fans are aged 18-24, and over half are women, highlighting the sport’s broadening appeal.
The 2025 edition of the race weekend also debuted “F1 Grid Gigs,” a live-music series opening with Texas-born country artist Drake Milligan performing on the grid before Sunday’s race — a fitting nod to COTA’s signature mix of speed and spectacle.
As Formula 1 continues to strengthen its footprint in America — through races in Miami, Las Vegas, and now a guaranteed long-term home in Austin — the sport’s U.S. chapter looks secure and more vibrant than ever. With COTA locked in through 2034, fans can expect another decade of high-octane racing, roaring crowds, and unmistakable Texas energy defining the heart of Formula 1’s American story.
