Lap length
5.513 km
Circuit of the Americas — F1 circuit guide
A purpose-built circuit near Austin, Texas, with a steep uphill run to a blind Turn 1. Each lap measures 5.513 km (3.43 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 56 laps — 308.7 km (191.8 mi) of racing.
Race laps
56
Race distance
308.7 km
First F1 race
2012
About Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas — a purpose-built circuit near Austin, Texas, with a steep uphill run to a blind Turn 1 — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 2012. A Grand Prix here covers 56 laps of the 5.513 km lap, a total race distance of about 308.7 km (191.8 miles).
- Lap length: 5.513 km (3.43 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 56
- Race distance: 308.7 km (191.8 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 2012
Who has won at Circuit of the Americas? Recent Formula 1 winners
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Circuit of the Americas, in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 4 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Circuit of the Americas:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2024 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-07-10.
When does F1 race at Circuit of the Americas in 2026?
The 2026 United States GP is scheduled for October 25, 2026 — round 18 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the United States GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.