Circuit of the Americas
Austin, USA · First GP: 2012
Circuit Characteristics
(8)Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Balanced Setup
Mix of corners and straights requires compromise between downforce and drag.
6 <= (cornersSlow + cornersMedium) <= 11 AND (cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 3 AND straightsOver600m >= 1Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 3Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Deployment Critical
Many acceleration zones from slow corners make battery deployment strategy crucial.
cornersSlow >= 5Flowing Layout
High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.
(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6High Tyre Degradation
Circuit characteristics cause significant tyre wear, favoring drivers/teams with good tyre management.
tyreDegradation = highOvertaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | United States Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| 2024 | 19 | United States Grand Prix | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| 2023 | 18 | United States Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.440 km
- Total Corners
- 20
- Elevation Change
- 30.3 m
- Longest Straight
- 1088 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 56.2% | 48.0% |
| Max Lateral G | 5.9G | 5.8G |
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
