F1 stays Stateside! US Grand Prix locked in through 2034

 

Formula One (F1) and Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the race venue located in Austin, Texas. Have announced a contract extension that ensures the United States Grand Prix will continue to be held at COTA for at least nine more seasons through 2034. reinforcing F1’s commitment to the American market, recognising COTA’s role as a cultural and commercial anchor for the sport in the US with record attendance, fan engagement in addition to sponsor activities.

Since its debut on the F1 calendar in 2012, the US Grand Prix has evolved into one of the sport’s biggest spectacles, drawing over 430,000 fans to COTA in recent years.

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO at Formula One, said: “Each year, the event at COTA stands out as a true highlight for fans, drivers and teams alike, drawing hundreds of thousands of passionate supporters who come to witness the thrilling on track action.”

Renowned for its thrilling on track battles and vibrant off track entertainment, the venue blends world class racing with performances from global plus local music artists.

In the US, F1 continues to see robust growth and momentum with a fanbase of 52 million, an 11% year on year increase, over 5.5 million all time US followers on the sport’s social channels. A 2025 Global F1 fan Survey also found that 47% of new US F1 fans, who have been following the sport for five years or less are aged 18-24 and over half are female reflecting the sport’s attraction to a younger plus diverse audience.

Bobby Epstein, Chairman of COTA, said: “We’re glad Formula One has found a home in Texas and are grateful to the fans, teams, the entire F1 community who have consistently supported us.”

F1 brings an enormous economic benefit to the local economy too. In its first decade on the calendar, the US Grand Prix delivered $7 billion in economic impact to Austin and Texas, with the 2023 Grand Prix alone estimated to have attracted direct in addition indirect expenditure of more than $1 billion, resulting in $38 million of tax receipts for the State of Texas.