United States Grand Prix – Key figures
The United States Grand Prix in Austin has been hosting Formula 1 for a few years now. Here are some key figures to know about this Grand Prix!
Key figures to know:
1’32’513: Track record set by Valterri Bottas in 2019
2: Number of French drivers who have won the United States Grand Prix (François Cevert in 1971 and Alain Prost in 1989)
5,513: Length of the circuit
5G: It’s the amount of G-forces that a driver experiences in turn 12 during braking.
6: Record of victories held by Lewis Hamilton (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
10: Record of wins held by a manufacturer (Lotus)
20: Number of turns, third circuit on the calendar with the most turns behind Singapore (27 turns) and Jeddah (23 turns).
30m: Length of the ascent of the first turn
40m: Elevation of the circuit, the third highest level in the championship behind Spa Francorchamps and Suzuka.
42: Number of Grand Prix races in the United States (Indianapolis, Watkins Glen, Austin, Phoenix, Dallas, Long Beach, Detroit, Riverside, and Sebring)
56: Number of laps to complete during the race.
1959: First Grand Prix of the United States (excluding the Indianapolis 500 miles)
2010: Year of circuit construction.
2012: First Grand Prix on the Austin circuit.
