COTA adds 'spectacular' new grandstand for US Grand Prix

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The Circuit of the Americas in Austin has created a new spectacular infield viewing grandstand for this year's Aramco United States Grand Prix.

America's premier F1 race will enjoy its tenth running at COTA on October 23, and the circuit will celebrate the event with a festival-like agenda, but also with its new grandstand.

Located just after the famed esses or “S-Curves” of Turns 3-5, the new grandstand will give race fans a head-on view of the cars, just before they head uphill through Turns 6-8.

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According to COTA, the new seats represent not only some of the nearest-to-the-action views, but also the rare opportunity to witness countless epic moments of the race from one spot.

This grandstand builds upon COTA’s unique and purpose-built design, which allows some guests to see as many as 8 turns from one seat.

"After years of ambition, this incredible location, something we’ve always hoped to add, is finally a reality," said COTA Chairman Bobby Epstein.

"It is one of several new fan-focused improvements, along with a new five lane road, 200 more front gate buses, 5 new shade tents, and a new 'quick serve' menu.

"This grandstand allows us to open an entirely new part of the campus to programming and enhanced offerings."

With all other reserved and 3-day admission tickets for this year's race - round 19 of the 2022 F1 World Championship - sold out already, the infield grandstands seats, which are now on sale, provide fans with one last chance to get at the center of the action.

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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.