Circuit of the Americas news from ESPNF1.com

Newspaper goes to court for clarity over US Grand Prix

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:14:12 GMT

The Austin-American Statesman newspaper has filed a plea in the Texas state District Court in an attempt to access legal documents sealed by the Circuit of the Americas

Austin back on schedule - Tilke

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:20:38 GMT

Work at the Circuit of the Americas will be completed in time for the return of the US Grand Prix in November, according to Tilke GmbH partner Peter Wahl

USGP founder sues partners

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:39:34 GMT

The founder of the new United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas - Tavo Hellmund - has sued his partners for an improper and unlawful takeover

Returning from retirement

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:19:01 GMT

Our resident expert - Steven Lynch - answers questions on drivers returning to Formula One and the circuit containing corners named Hamilton and Brundle

Austin confirms new deal to save US Grand Prix

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:46:15 GMT

The Circuit of the Americas has confirmed it has agreed a new deal with Bernie Ecclestone to ensure the 2012 US Grand Prix goes ahead

US GP deadline extended for another week

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:19:34 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone has given the organisers of the US Grand Prix in Austin one week to agree to a deal to host the race in 2012

Why the chances of a US Grand Prix in Austin look bleak

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:58:27 GMT

Earlier this month, at a meeting of Formula One's decision-making body the F1 Commission, the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the capital of Texas, was confirmed on the 2012 calendar. Now, just two weeks later, it looks like there is no real chance of

Ecclestone 'very happy' with India

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:23:25 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone says he is "very, very happy" with the Indian Grand Prix organisers after a successful opening race

US GP organisers on the hunt for home-grown talent

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:55:28 GMT

Organisers of the 2012 US Grand Prix are on the hunt for the next American Formula One driver and will offer three finalists an introduction to the sport at the inaugural race in Austin next season

Austin organisers happy with date change

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:18:29 GMT

Organisers of the 2012 US Grand Prix are confident that Bernie Ecclestone's proposed date change for next year's event will not affect their eligibility for state funding

Taxpayers sue over USGP funding

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:17:34 GMT

Taxpayers have sued the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts over the allocation of funds to secure the United States Grand Prix.

F1 Texan style

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:01 GMT

Mark Sutton heads to Texas to look at the progress being made at the site of the new Circuit of the Americas

Funding fears ease over 2012 US Grand Prix

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:51:13 GMT

Fears have eased that Austin's city council could scupper the 2012 US Grand Prix with the local mayor saying: 'This confirms what I've been saying all along'

Austin council could scupper 2012 US Grand Prix

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:57:37 GMT

US Grand Prix lawyer Richard Suttle has admitted the Austin City Council has the power to scupper the project

Concerns over timing of US Grand Prix

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:18:46 GMT

Questions have been raised about the advisability of staging the US Grand Prix at the newly-built circuit at Austin in the heat of mid June

Finance blow for Austin development

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:31:04 GMT

The venue for the 2012 US Grand Prix at Austin was dealt a potential blow after the Texas State Senate's finance committee voted 10-4 to pull a $25 million package

Austin track officially named

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:46:57 GMT

The track that will host next year's United States Grand Prix has been officially named as the 'Circuit of the Americas'.

Austin circuit on track for June 2012 completion

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:13:51 GMT

Organisers of the US Grand Prix insist construction work at the all-new Austin race track is on target to meet their June 2012 deadline

US Grand Prix site on schedule

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:49:00 GMT

The promoters of the United States Grand Prix say that construction on the new circuit is on schedule, despite clearing work only just being completed.

Progress good at Austin's US Grand Prix site

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:12:26 GMT

Work at the site of the 2012 US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas is now obvious, according to a local reporter