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As F1 heads to the Circuit of The Americas for the United States Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Get up to speed with all the key Circuit of The Americas statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Mercedes' early dominance has been overturned by their competitors, suggesting an enthralling 2027 battle and leaving the door open for some exciting betting opportunities in upcoming races.

Porsche will withdraw its factory operation from the GTP class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship at the end of 2027, according to Motorsport.com's sister title Motorsport-Total.com.
This stems from a decision made a year ago. Under the original contract, Penske would have continued running Porsche's 963 LMDh on a factory basis for one more season in both IMSA and the World Endurance ...Keep reading

MotoGP riders have voiced their disappointment at Phillip Island’s impending departure from the championship, with many describing it as one of their favourite venues on the calendar.
This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix marks MotoGP’s final visit to Phillip Island, with the series set to move to a revamped Adelaide street circuit next year.
The 4.4km circuit has proved extremely ...Keep reading

Ferrari has unveiled a special one-off livery for this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
The design, created with title partner HP, features sketches and blueprint-style illustrations against the white background of the engine cover and around the intake.
"The livery celebrates the journey from idea to reality," Ferrari's head of colour and trim Silvia ...Keep reading

Formula 1 had a busy few days. The championship finalised licensing partnership agreement with Leica Camera, resulting in a carbon-accented model priced at an eye-watering $9,950. It's a luxury toy for people who like F1 and photography enough to warrant an almost-five-figure purchase.
The model is a limited production variant of the Q3 43 line, pairing a 60-megapixel full-frame imaging sensor ...Keep reading

Carlos Sainz's "Smooth Operator" lounge is coming back to the Las Vegas Strip for next month's Las Vegas Grand Prix, as MGM Resorts revealed its race-week plans across four of its hotels.
The lounge returns to ARIA, where the Proper Eats restaurant will be turned into a Sainz-themed space selling custom clothing and cocktails based on the Williams driver's style. The Spaniard is also due to ...Keep reading

Ferrari have become the latest F1 team to unveil a special livery design for the United States Grand Prix weekend.

TAG Heuer has released a special edition of its Formula 1 Solargraph watch to celebrate 10 years as a partner of the Red Bull F1 team.
The Formula 1 Solargraph x Oracle Red Bull Racing costs £1900 (approximately $2250). Buyers based in America were given early online access on 20 October, ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
The watch takes its colours from the ...Keep reading

After winning the 2025 Formula 1 championship and forever solidifying his name in the history books, Lando Norris is putting together one of the worst title defences the championship has ever seen.
The Briton currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings on just 201 points with six races to go. If he finishes sixth or lower, he will be the first reigning champion to finish outside the top five ...Keep reading

McLaren driver Lando Norris has launched a new clothing line ahead of the United States Grand Prix. Inspired by 1970s racing garages, he's turned an old Austin fuel station into a pop-up to show off his new products.
Lando's Original Service Department is a 12-piece collection from his LN4 brand, which covers workwear-style clothing, T-shirts and caps for both sexes. If that tickles your fancy ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli could be crowned Formula 1 champion this weekend, but while explaining how he spends his time away from the track, he revealed that he still washes his own car by hand.
The Mercedes driver arrived in Austin with a 102-point lead over his team-mate George Russell and has the opportunity to claim the drivers' championship at this weekend's United States Grand Prix. That would make ...Keep reading

Fans without a ticket for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix still have plenty to do, with teams and sponsors setting up free fan zones across Austin during race week for you to enjoy even if you don't have access to the track.
Williams was first to open, with its fan zone at 800 Congress Avenue running from Monday 19 October to Saturday 24 October. Entry is free and includes a show car ...Keep reading

Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for the Circuit of the Americas, including a podium finish, two top-six hopefuls and a points bet.

The Aston Martin AMR26 will sport a different look at the United States Grand Prix.

Mercedes is heading to this weekend's United States Grand Prix with a one-off blue livery as the team hopes that its driver Kimi Antonelli will clinch the Formula 1 world championship on Sunday.
Developed with MANUFAKTUR, the Mercedes brand's personalisation programme, the design swaps the W17’s usual silver for blue. The nose of the car really shows off the new colour.
MANUFAKTUR is the ...Keep reading

On this week's edition of Hauler Talk,NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde detailed the decision by series officials to fine Zane Smith $50,000 for slamming into the back of Carson Hocevar after the Phoenix Cup race.
“After they had their dust-up on the race track, we called both of them into (the hauler) at Atlanta,” said Forde. “And we don’t typically like talking ...Keep reading

From the high-speed sweeps of COTA to the thin air of Mexico City and the compact chaos of Interlagos, which drivers and teams deserve a place in your F1 Fantasy line-up?

In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.