United States Grand Prix Roars Off Into the Sunset

Two and a half year road lead to successful event

"...The first United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas..."

Nov. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...of what's proposed is quite ambitious. As Formula One United States Grand Prix Chair Tavo Hell­mund said at a..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

F1: It's On

Circuit of the Americas confirmed for 2012 Grand Prix season

"...and Formula One Management: Austin will host the 2012 United States Grand Prix after all...."

Dec. 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

COTA Fan Fest: F1 off the Tracks

4 reasons to go to COTA Fan Fest

"...of Circuit of the Americas for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix...."

Oct. 21, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

HKS Behind the F1 Wheel

Cowboys Stadium architects hired for Austin circuit's fan areas

"...Formula One United States already had leading track designers Tilke GmbH on..."

Nov. 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

F1 Moves to November 2012

Update: Austin circuit boss weighs in on schedule change

"...of speculation, the date for the inaugural Formula One Grand Prix at Austin's Circuit of the Americas has been..."

Aug. 31, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

sxswf: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Senna

The Formula One documentary comes to the new Formula One city

"...Considering the US Grand Prix is scheduled to begin in Austin 2012, there..."

March 13, 2011 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Formula One Coming to Austin

Touring motor sport announces 10-year deal

"...that it has signed a deal to resurrect the United States Grand Prix, with Austin serving as the host..."

May 25, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The End of F1 in Austin?

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

"...chairman Bobby Epstein’s response when asked by the Austin American-Statesman about the state of Texas lowering its contribution to..."

Nov. 11, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Internal Combustion

COTA introduces new signature cocktail

"...As sporting events go, the Formula One Grand Prix may be the least mouthwatering. The Kentucky Derby..."

Oct. 15, 2013 Food Post by Brandon Watson

COTA Shakeup: CEO Sexton Out

Circuit boss departs mere days after US Grand Prix

"...last bubble in the Veuve Clicquot popped at the United States Grand Prix than a big departure comes out..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Formula One: Day Zero

November 15, 2012. 11 Photos

"...race car: New signs especially for visitors attending the United States Grand Prix have started cropping up around Downtown..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Photo Gallery

Austin at Very High Speed

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

"...business in Mexico, which included work on the Mexican Grand Prix. Hellmund's time around the racetrack parlayed into an..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Night Before Formula One

November 15, 2012. 14 Photos

"...continue at Fan Fest, the downtown celebrations for the United States Grand Prix...."

Nov. 16, 2012 Photo Gallery

Tracking Shots

New Formula One documentary '1' world premieres at the Paramount

"...Shevloff saw Austin on the weekend of its first United States Grand Prix as the obvious choice for the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

View From a Hill

Site visit to F1 track, major announcements put plan in context

"...for short) is the official name of the Austin-based United States Grand Prix race track and facility. Which, by..."

April 13, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Formula 1 Brings the Speed and the Hits

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

"...Coming off exceptional performances in the Japanese and Russian Grand Prix, Hamilton, who currently leads Vettel and Bottas by..."

Oct. 17, 2018 Events Post by Abdul Samad Oza

Hellmund Agrees To Settle F1 Suit

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

"...the Americas began ticket sales for the inaugural U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, and a big push starts this..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hits the Fast Lane

Fasten your seatbelts: Formula One is coming to town

"...beaten out New York to host the Formula One United States Grand Prix for 10 years...."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fans Declare F1 a Success

Some Downtown venues profited more than others

"...traffic and crowds, the only drama for the inaugural United States Grand Prix was on the track, as the..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Coulthard Revs Up Austin

Red Bull Racing icon brings the roar of F1 to the Capitol

"...unbuckled from the car, he explained why the Austin Grand Prix is so vital to the sport. "To have..."

Aug. 20, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

F1 In Flaming June

Inaugural race for Austin track set for June 17, 2012

"...of speculation, the date for the first Formula One Grand Prix in Austin has been set. The Circuit of..."

June 3, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Formula One Back in Play

Austin race regains traction but questions remain

"...Circuit of the Americas and Formula One, Austin's 2012 grand prix has been saved. At the same time, even..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hellmund Speaks

F1 project boss talks tracks and team orders

"...McCombs) and the location (Elroy) of the new US Grand Prix Formula One track. You can read more in..."

July 31, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Hellmund's Revenge

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

"...According to Forbes, the new project is a collaboration..."

Aug. 27, 2014 News Post 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..."

July 5, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Formula 1 Music: Stevie Wonder

The master blaster signed, sealed, and delivered

"...before a two-hour performance following the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of Americas on Sunday night. “I..."

Oct. 23, 2017 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Playback: The New Face of Austin Music Festivals

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

"...For the United States Grand Prix, the only F1 event on American..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Post-Flood Report: Mixed 'After Action' Reviews

171 action items needing improvement

"...with other EOC responders, managed the second Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ with approximately 113,000 attendees and just..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Issues Post-Flood Report

Mixed ‘After-Action’ review by city-county-nonprofit agencies

"...with other EOC responders, managed the second Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ with approximately 113,000 attendees and just..."

April 13, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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