🇺🇸 F1 in Texas: Sprint Weekend and Full-Throttle Action at COTA
Austin gets ready to welcome Franco and the motorsport world again
Published
15 Oct 2025
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3 min
✨ A Track Made for the Brave
The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, USA 🇺🇸, is synonymous with speed, history and spectacle.
Since its debut in 2012, the track has become one of the calendar favourites, combining corners inspired by Silverstone and Suzuka with one of the longest straights of the season.
With a length of 5.513 km, 20 corners and an elevation change of over 40 metres on the iconic climb to Turn 1, the circuit demands precision, endurance and perfect tyre management under high temperatures.
Key Facts of the Circuit of The Americas
- Laps: 56
- Length: 5.513 km
- Corners: 20
- DRS Zones: 2
- Maximum Elevation: +41 metres
🇺🇸 Austin: A True Texan Celebration
The United States GP is more than just a sporting event: it’s a festival of culture, music and gastronomy.
Fans can explore the four themed “villages”:
- The Saloon: Old West spirit and ice-cold beer.
- Texas Tailgate: College football energy and giant screens.
- La Cantina: Latin rhythms, Tex-Mex and lots of colour.
- Lonestar Land: BBQ, tattoos and the unique Texas lifestyle.
Additionally, the F1 Fan Zone at the Grand Plaza offers simulators, pit stop challenges and interactive areas to experience F1 up close.
🔥 Memories from 2024: An Unforgettable GP for Franco
Last year, Franco Colapinto had a solid weekend in Austin with Williams.
After an intense Saturday with P10 in the Sprint Quali and P12 in the Sprint, Franco broke into the top 10 in the race, scoring valuable points and leaving his mark on US soil.
He even recorded the second-fastest lap of the GP, just behind Esteban Ocon.
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💬 What to Expect This Weekend
This year, Franco returns to COTA with Alpine, ready for another challenge under the Texan sun.
The circuit favours drivers with an aggressive style and good control in fast corners, two of his biggest strengths.
With a more competitive grid and a clear goal of scoring points, it promises to be a weekend not to miss.
📅 2025 United States GP Schedule
Friday 17 October:
FP1: 12:30 🇺🇸 / 18:30 🇬🇧 / 14:30 🇦🇷
Sprint Quali: 16:00 🇺🇸 / 22:00 🇬🇧 / 18:00 🇦🇷
Saturday 18 October:
Sprint: 12:00 🇺🇸 / 18:00 🇬🇧 / 14:00 🇦🇷
Quali: 16:00 🇺🇸 / 22:00 🇬🇧 / 18:00 🇦🇷
Sunday 19 October:
Race: 14:00 🇺🇸 / 20:00 🇬🇧 / 16:00 🇦🇷
🩵 Let’s Bring the Fran Club Together in Austin
If you’re attending the United States GP, we want to hear from you!
Tell us which part of the circuit you’ll be at over the weekend or if you’d like to join other fans.
The idea is to bring the entire Franco community together in Texas to enjoy the GP as one.
Fill out the poll to help us organise how to connect all fans in Austin:
The Fran Club in Austin! 🇺🇸
Tell us where you'll be watching the US GP and how you'd like to connect with other Franco fans.
Meet the Fran Club in Austin!👇
👉 Participate and Be Part of the Community
We want all Franco fans to have the best experience possible. This poll will help us organise the Fran Club, whether in Austin or Argentina, so fans can meet and cheer together for Franco during the GP.
And don’t miss out!
Remember, the post to send your questions to Franco for this week’s Meet & Greet is already live. Check it out here.
🤩 Let’s keep supporting Franco all in!
Follow all weekend updates, take part in the poll, and stay tuned for everything we’ve prepared from Austin.
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