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Formula 1 returns to Circuit of the Americas for 2026 US Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula 1 season arrives at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, from October 23 to 25. The event marks the 18th round of the championship, featuring a high-stakes battle where Andrea Kimi Antonelli holds a 102-point lead over George Russell.

Teams are preparing special liveries for the weekend. Mercedes will debut a blue design inspired by Petronas, while Ferrari and HP have collaborated on a technical drawing-themed aesthetic for the cars of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Aston Martin is introducing a geometric blue pattern to celebrate its partnership with Cognizant, and Haas will feature a “Godzilla” theme.

Technical preparations at the track include resurfacing sections between turns 9 and 11 and smoothing bumps near turns 12 and 19 to assist drivers like Max Verstappen. The weekend also features a crossover event where MotoGP stars, including Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, will perform an exhibition on Saturday.

Entities

Andrea Kimi Antonelli · Aston Martin · Circuit of the Americas · Fernando Alonso · Ferrari · Formula 1 · HRC · Honda · Kimi Antonelli · Lance Stroll · Liberty Media · Max Verstappen

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most wins at the circuit with five victories. www.autosport.pt
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mercedes is the most successful team at the venue with five wins and six pole positions. www.autosport.pt
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Charles Leclerc won the 2024 United States Grand Prix, breaking Verstappen's winning streak.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 race will feature new regulations including Overtake Mode and active aerodynamics. www.autoracing1.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 United States Grand Prix is scheduled for October 23–25. www.autoracing1.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The United States Grand Prix begins an Americas triple-header including Mexico City and São Paulo. www.autoracing1.com · www.autosport.pt
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Max Verstappen won four of the last five races at the Circuit of the Americas.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Pirelli has selected the C2 compound as hard, C3 as medium, and C4 as soft for the race. www.autosport.pt

Sources

2026 US Grand Prix Preview [sportgrill.co.uk]