Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...learned that three things can make or break an F1 weekend: Transportation, public safety, and weather. Austin, Ott said,..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

F1 Weekend 2014

"...Sergio "Checo" Perez and Esteban Gutierez participate in the F1 Fan's Forum at Gibson Austin Showroom..."

Nov. 3, 2014 Photo Gallery

Historic Grand Prix for F1 Weekend

Circuit of the Americas confirms first support race

"...Last weekend at the Formula Expo, some of the drivers and..."

June 23, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

COTA Fan Fest: F1 off the Tracks

4 reasons to go to COTA Fan Fest

"...This weekend 235,000 racing fans from around world will pack the..."

Oct. 21, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

F1 Event, Vendor Permit Deadlines Close, City Warns

With race four weeks away, city updates on road closures

"...you're planning to extend your business around Formula One weekend, you better hurry: The city of Austin has sent..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

F1 Racing Wrap and COTA's Tech Future

"...Last weekend's United States Grand Prix was one for the record..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

F1 in Sound and Vision

Formula Expo attempts to broaden the appeal of racing

"...he won the 1978 Formula One World Championship. This weekend, it – along with a host of other current..."

June 16, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Fans Declare F1 a Success

Some Downtown venues profited more than others

"...fans could guarantee the track a slot on the F1 calendar even beyond its initial 10-year contract...."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hellmund Agrees To Settle F1 Suit

Tavo Hellmund agrees to out-of-court settlement of suit filed against Austin F1 investors

"...Prix in Austin, and a big push starts this weekend for a two-day Formula Expo event at the Austin..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Trackside at F1

Big crowds and small lines for day one of the US Grand Prix

"...seen way worse traffic on a Longhorns' home game weekend, but just to be safe, the city/county F1 Joint..."

Nov. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The End of F1 in Austin?

U.S. Grand Prix might not be back next year

"...is just another chapter in the long story of F1, the state, and COTA playing financial hardball in the..."

Nov. 11, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

F1: All Systems Go for November

Officials return from England with a series of race plans

"...On July 13, staff from the various F1 joint planning teams gave a public update on their..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

F1 Pits Comrade vs. Comrade

"...The mild weekend is also perfect for a big addition off the..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ecclestone Wants Later F1 Date

"...the revised schedule was given to teams over the weekend. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile World Motor Sport Council..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Commissioners on F1 Trip: 'No' to How, Not 'No' to Going

Huber, Eckhardt in favor of later Grand Prix trip

"...With the British Grand Prix this weekend, there's been discussion about why the city is sending..."

July 5, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

WTF1? The Aftermath

Checkered flags aren't only for Cheap Trick & Aerosmith

"...As F1 weekend approached, talk of nightmare crowds overtook Austin. Personally,..."

Nov. 21, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...It's Hellmund's design and desire to bring F1 to Austin that got the plan this far. Raised..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...of the Amer­icas Formula One race in Austin this weekend. However, the well-kept secret that international racing enthusiasts are..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Beginner's Guide to Formula One

Debunking myths in a crash course to race weekend

"...road at the new Circuit of the Americas this weekend, it will mark the first time in five years..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Playback: The New Face of Austin Music Festivals

Taking stock of Austin’s festival landscape a week after the conclusion of ACL Fest

"...exits Zilker Park's Great Lawn after hosting its second weekend of ACL Fest, the homegrown Austin concert promotions empire..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

United States Grand Prix Roars Off Into the Sunset

Two and a half year road lead to successful event

"...friend of mine in the UK. "Well this Austin #f1 clearly misses the point of GP track design. They've..."

Nov. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Formula One on the Brink?

Work stopped while F1 factions feud

"...announced that construction has halted until COTA has the F1 contract signed, sealed, and delivered. With millions already sunk..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hellmund's Revenge

The man that brought F1 to Austin now behind Mexican Grand Prix

"...Americas, is part of a consortium that has returned F1 to Mexico City...."

Aug. 27, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Internal Combustion

COTA introduces new signature cocktail

"...Superbowl urges a last bit of winter crisp, but F1 is all petrol and rubber. While that may have..."

Oct. 15, 2013 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Formula 1 Brings the Speed and the Hits

Hamilton hopes to win it all, Spears and Mars look to get you dancing

"...Formula 1 is returning to Austin for a jam-packed weekend full of racing, car shows, and live music. Taking..."

Oct. 17, 2018 Events Post by Abdul Samad Oza

Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down

Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls

"...Stevie Wonder closes F1 weekend with a performance on Sunday, Oct. 22, at..."

May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

15 Minutes with Cheap Trick's Robin Zander

Watch out ZZ Top!

"...Geezerville: Since the band's in town during F1 weekend, we’re wondering if you're a racing fan?..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

TDH: 7/14/11

Formula One committee shifts gears with new meeting

"...week was unexpectedly canceled Monday, but should happen this weekend...."

July 14, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...against the proposed courthouse location; early voting this past weekend showed embarrassingly low turnout rates; Ken Paxton is suing..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Westboro Baptists Hate Formula One

God's least favorite homophobes to picket Circuit of the Americas

"...One race at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend? Guess what! You can do both. Yup, the Westboro..."

Nov. 13, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

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