United States Grand Prix to remain at COTA until 2026

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Formula 1 has announced that The Circuit of the Americas in Austin will remain the home of the United States Grand Prix for the next five years, or until 2026.

COTA, which hosted its first F1 race in 2012, will reside on Grand Prix racing's calendar alongside the Miami Grand Prix that will makes it debut in May and which holds a ten-year contract with Formula One Management.

The news validates the current momentum enjoyed by Formula 1 in America where a record-breaking 400,000 race fans traveled to COTA last October to witness the sport's return to the country after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We are thrilled to be announcing the extension with the Circuit of The Americas ahead of the exciting new 2022 season," said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

"I want to thank the promoter for their ongoing dedication and enthusiasm for Formula 1 where together we are continuing to grow the excitement around our sport in the US following the huge success of Netflix, the work of ESPN, and the incredible season we had in 2021.

"Austin is a great city, and the track is a favourite for all the drivers, and we cannot wait to be back in October for more action and entertainment."

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Bobby Epstein, Founding Partner at Circuit of The Americas, said: "The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix has become one of the biggest and greatest events in the world.

"We are extremely proud it has found a home in Texas - at Circuit of The Americas – and are grateful to the millions of fans who visited us over our first decade.

"We are glad to have renewed our commitments and look forward to many more years of World Championship racing, entertainment, and fun."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.