COTA has been a mainstay on the F1 calendar since F1 returned to the United States in 2012, and has enjoyed a surge in interest lately thanks to the growth in the American fanbase.
F1 reported a crowd of 400,000 for October’s race weekend at COTA, which was the last race under the previous contract.
A new deal for the United States GP at COTA was always expected, with an official announcement being made on Friday to ensure the track will stay on the calendar until at least the end of the 2026 season.
“We are thrilled to be announcing the extension with the Circuit of The Americas ahead of the exciting new 2022 season,” said F1 CEO and president 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…
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