Circuit of The Americas Weekend FR Americas Fast Facts:
  1. What is FR Americas history with CoTA?

This weekend marks FR Americas first visit to CoTA since its inaugural season back in 2018, returning with an expanded field of young competitive talent, most of whom have never raced at the famed F1 circuit.

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  1. Track Facts:

20 Turns, 3.427 Miles, Clockwise, 133 Feet in Elevation Changes

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  1. What are some special characteristics of the track?

There is a steep, uphill run into the hairpin Turn 1, which has become the venue's signature corner. Turns 3 through 6 look not dissimilar to Silverstone's high-speed Maggotts/Becketts; Turns 12 through 15 give a nod to Hockenheim's stadium section; and Turns 16 through 18 will mirror the famous, multi-apex Turn 8 at Istanbul Park.

Track Guide Video

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  1. How far is the start line to Turn 1?

The drivers will climb 133 feet uphill from the start line to the entrance of Turn 1

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   5. What is the field size for the event?

    13 cars made up of 10 rookies, 3 veterans from seven countries. Of all the drivers, Jacob Abel is the only one entered this weekend who has competed at CoTA in an FR Americas car.

    Entry List

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    1. Who were the past winners at COTA?

    2019: Kyle Kirkwood (Abel Motorsports), Kyle Kirkwood (Abel Motorsports)

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      7. What team has the best record at CoTA?

    Abel Motorsports has the winningest record at CoTA, sweeping the USGP weekend in 2019 with two wins.  

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      8. What is the track record?

    Fastest Qualifying Lap: 2:14.880-seconds Kyle Kirkwood in 2018

    Fastest In-Race Lap: 2:05.302-seconds Benjamin Pedersen in 2018

    *Benjamin Pedersen holds track records at CoTA in both F4 U.S. and FR Americas

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    1. Will the event be streamed?

    All three races will be live streamed on www.FANRacing.Live, available to a worldwide audience. Official Practices and Qualifying will not be live streamed, however, fans can still follow lap times on the Race Monitor App or by clicking here.

    Full Event Schedule 

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    1. Are spectators allowed?

    Due to recent COVID-19 mandates made by Travis County, the race track will remained closed to all non-essential staff and crew members. Spectators will not be allowed to attend