Circuit of the Americas unveils Turn 1 clubhouse, plans for second track at US GP

A cable car over the track links Turn 1 to the main paddock

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: The multi-story hospitality complex at Turn 1 operates as an expanded paddock hospitality hub during the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin. The structure debuts alongside circuit plans to construct a second track on the property.

Why it matters: The hospitality upgrades anchor a broader strategy to convert the Austin venue into a year-round entertainment complex beyond Formula 1 race weekends. In September 2026, the circuit opened the COTALand theme park between Turns 19 and 20 alongside resort developments and a private membership club.

By the numbers: The COTALand expansion On the grid for the United States Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli qualified P1 ahead of Max Verstappen (P2), Isack Hadjar (P3), Charles Leclerc (P4), and Lewis Hamilton (P5).

What to watch: United States Grand Prix action at Circuit of the Americas proceeds with Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen leading the field from the front row.

Sources

@autosport 2026-10-25T13:21:39.537151+00:00

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