Here’s a very different view of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. It’s a drone’s eye view and gives us a good look at the circuit ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. It would be nice to see a repeat clip with the F1 circus in town, with all the added […]
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In dreadful conditions across the weekend Audi won a rain soaked 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas. It was a race where all three major LMP1 teams enjoyed time in the spotlight, but the experience of Audi was shining when it mattered most. The #8 Toyota TS040 started the race on pole, with […]
Officially there is still ongoing doubt over the future of the 2012 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Bobby Epstein, founding partner of Circuit of The Americas, has responded to Bernie Ecclestone’s ultimatum from last week by returning serve with a Thanksgiving statement claiming they have the money Bernie craves and are ready to […]
In the 2014 WEC season the three main LMP1 teams all got something they wanted. Toyota won the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships. Audi won yet another Le Mans and Porsche found its way to the top step of the podium in the final race of their return to the top flight. Now you can get […]
One of the ways /Drive can make money these days is with sponsored content. This video, filmed during the 6 Hours of Austin, is just that. Still, there are worse ways to watch a five minute ad for an Italian automotive accessories company. Eventually this clip will be available in 4K too. The best you […]
If you take a quick look inside the cabin of the Porsche 919 Hybrid it’s soon apparent that visibility may not be as good as you might expect. Those A-pillars are damn thick. This dash-mounted video from inside the cabin doesn’t give you the driver’s eye view, but you still get an idea of the […]
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Mark Webber: LMP1 v F1
As the only man to compete on the Circuit of Americas in both the World Endurance Championship and Formula 1 Mark Webber took some time out on the weekend to share his thoughts on the two categories. Downforce LMP1’s just a bit heavier … I need to be a little bit more patient with the […]
Sebastian Vettel snatched P1 from Mark Webber’s hands early this morning at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, to collect his 44th career pole position. In their final laps in Q3 Webber (1:36.441) already held provisional pole and he looked to have done enough improving by several tenths. After the first two sectors of […]
The Lotus F1 Team was on hand for the official opening of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Mario Andretti, 1978 world champion, completed the official first lap. We’ve got a couple of videos for you after the break. First, we have Lotus test driver, Jerome D’Ambrosio, at the wheel with his commentary […]
While one Grand Prix in America feels the wrath of Bernie, the other finds itself in the FIA’s good books. Charlie Whiting, F1 race director, was recently on site in Austin to inspect the Circuit of the Americas and he’s given the new 5.47km track the thumbs up. This is a good thing, not the […]
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2012 USGP saved by last minute deal
The World Motor Sport Council met overnight and confirmed the 2012 F1 calendar will remain unchanged. That means, of course, that Austin is back on track to host its first ever GP in mid-November. So what happened? Last time we spoke the Texas race was looking doomed after organisers attempted to put Bernie in his […]
Associated Press brings word that Bernie Ecclestone has granted a one week extension to organisers of the USGP in Austin to allow them to meet his demands. Which is funny, because only last week Bobby Epstein, Circuit of The Americas representative, said that they have the money Ecclestone wants and have done for some time. […]