Bobby Epstein expects record crowd at U.S. Grand Prix despite new F1 rules

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The United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is scheduled for October 25 as the 18th round of the Formula One championship. Promoter and circuit founder Bobby Epstein said ticket sales have not been affected by the sport’s new engine‑era regulations and that the event is on pace to break last year’s weekend attendance of more than 400,000 spectators. He added that recent road improvements and extra access lanes could accommodate an additional 15,000 to 30,000 fans per day.

Formula One noted that six of the 11 rounds held so far this season have drawn record crowds, underscoring growing demand for the sport in the United States despite criticism of the rule changes.

Entities: Austin, Texas · Bobby Epstein · Circuit of the Americas · Formula One · U.S. Grand Prix

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[● 5 SOURCES] Formula One reported that six of the 11 rounds held so far this season have drawn record crowds. (Reuters)
[● 5 SOURCES] Promoter Bobby Epstein says ticket sales have not been hurt by the new engine‑era rules. (Reuters)
[● 5 SOURCES] Road improvements and additional lanes could allow an extra 15,000 to 30,000 people per day. (Reuters)
[● 5 SOURCES] The U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas is scheduled for October 25 as the 18th round of the Formula One championship. (Reuters)
[● 5 SOURCES] Epstein expects the event to break last year’s attendance record of more than 400,000 weekend spectators. (Reuters)