Formula 1 and COTA have agreed to a new long-term deal that ensures the US Grand Prix remains in Texas for at least another decade.
Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix will stay at the Circuit of the Americas until at least 2034 after both parties finalized a long-term agreement.
Situated just outside Austin, Texas, COTA has hosted the US Grand Prix since 2012, with the sole exception of 2020 due to the pandemic.
The previous contract was set to run through 2026, but a long-term extension was always anticipated. Formula 1 has now officially confirmed that Austin will remain on the calendar for at least another decade.
“Since 2012, the United States Grand Prix has continued to grow in popularity and prominence,” Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali commented. “We are grateful to the City of Austin and Travis County for their support. Each year, the Circuit of the Americas delivers a standout experience for fans, drivers, and teams, drawing hundreds of thousands of passionate spectators who come to enjoy the thrilling racing and vibrant atmosphere of the city and the track.
“As Formula 1 expands in the US, we are proud to continue our partnership with Bobby Epstein and his exceptional team in Austin, alongside Governor Abbott, whose leadership has been key to supporting the sport’s growth in Texas and beyond. Their shared vision and commitment have helped build the strong foundation we now enjoy in the United States.”
Formula 1’s forever US home
Formula 1 had long sought a permanent home in the United States, and COTA, designed specifically for the sport, fulfilled that vision when it joined the calendar in 2012, ending a five-year absence from the country.
Although the track faced some early challenges, F1’s surge in American popularity—especially after the pandemic—has made the US Grand Prix one of the standout events on the calendar.
The four-day race now ranks among the top-attended grands prix globally, reaching a peak of 440,000 spectators in 2022.
Thanks to the extended contract, Austin is on track to surpass Watkins Glen as the US venue that has hosted the most Formula 1 races.
“We’re thrilled that Formula 1 has found a permanent home in Texas,” COTA Chairman Bobby Epstein said. “We are grateful to the fans, teams, and the wider F1 community for making the United States Grand Prix such a highlight on the global schedule.
“We also appreciate the people of Central Texas for their warm hospitality! With this agreement, COTA will become the longest-serving F1 track in the United States. Supported by a fantastic host city, the US Grand Prix has grown into one of the world’s largest single-weekend sporting events, with a remarkable annual economic impact.”
The new deal also secures the long-term future of all three US-based grands prix, with Miami joining in 2022 and Las Vegas in 2023.
Las Vegas’ contract runs through 2032, including certain clauses, while Miami signed a long-term agreement earlier this year extending through 2041.
Other global races have also received extended deals recently, with Azerbaijan confirmed through 2030, Monaco through 2035, and Austria through 2041, ensuring stability across the Formula 1 calendar.
With Austin now locked in for over a decade, F1 solidifies its presence in the United States, complementing Miami and Las Vegas. These extensions underscore the sport’s growing footprint and fan engagement across the country.
