As many Americans know, Austin has earned a reputation as one of the ‘it’ cities in the United States,” stated Tavo Hellmund. “Austin features that rare combination of ideal geographic location and beauty. Its fine dining, world-renowned hospitality and excellent transportation infrastructure make Austin ideally suited to host and manage an event of this magnitude. Few cities if any in America could rival the connectivity of all these key elements needed for hosting a US F1 Grand Prix event as well as Austin.

Now, many people around the world will have the opportunity to experience a world-class event US F1 Grand Prix, facility and city. “We are pleased Texas has the opportunity to be involved with US F1 Grand Prix Formula 1 and that an event of this magnitude is coming to Austin,” said Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. “It has been a pleasure working with Full Throttle Productions, LP and Mr. Hellmund on this project. Their tradition of producing successful major events coupled with a thirty year relationship with Mr. Ecclestone has us looking forward to this worldwide event and the benefits it will bring, including local job creation, increased tourism and a significant economic impact added to our state economy. The visibility and prestige of this US F1 Grand Prix will spotlight our state on an international stage.”

Texas Governor Rick Perry conveyed his enthusiasm for the project, explaining Texas’ relatively strong economy continues to draw both national and international attention and I commend Comptroller Combs for her work in bringing this exciting event to the “Lone Star State.”

City of Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell continued the positive sentiments, adding “The City of Austin will be proud to host this magnificent event and I look forward to welcoming the participants and fans of Formula One to our City.”

City Features:

• State capital nicknamed ‘Silicon Hills’ for being one of the most important
  regions in the US for the Technology Industry
• USA’s 15th largest city and is located 145 miles from Houston (4th largest US city),
  70 miles from San Antonio (7th largest US city), and 180 miles from Dallas
  (8th largest US city), population in this triangle is over 22 million
• Perfectly located geographically for North, South and Central American visitors
• Over 130 daily departing international flights within 180 miles
• Over 250,000 hotel rooms within 180 miles
• Desirable year-round climate, with an average annual temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit
  (20 Celsius)
• Geographically located in the Texas Hill Country, easily the most beautiful city in
  the State, and considered one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
• Hotels/downtown/Formula 1 circuit/airport located within close proximity of each other,
  which is nearly impossible for any other large city in the US
• World-class nightlife entertainment along renowned ‘Sixth Street’
• Large film industry presence with many movies filmed in the area

United States Grand Prix™

Understanding the Sport

Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1, and currently officially referred to as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The “formula” in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants’ cars must comply.

The F1 season consists of a series of races, known as Grand Prix, held on purpose-built circuits, and public roads. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for the drivers and one for the constructors, with racing drivers, constructor teams, track officials, organizers and circuits required to be holders of valid Super Licenses, the highest class racing license issued by the FIA.

Formula One cars race at high speeds, up to 360 km/h (220 mph) with engines revving up to a formula imposed limit of 18,000 rpm. The cars are capable of pulling in excess of 5 g on some corners. The performance of the cars is highly dependent on electronics (although traction control and driving aids have been banned since 2008), aerodynamics, suspension, and tires. The formula has seen many evolutions and changes through the history of the sport. We look forward to welcoming you at the US F1 Grand Prix