Extending the contract of the American circuit Austin until 2026 in "Formula 1"

The Formula One World Championship announced that the United States Grand Prix will be held at the Austin circuit in Texas until 2026, after reaching an agreement with its stakeholders to extend the contract for an additional 5 years.

The CEO of the Italian World Championship, Stefano Domenicali, commented, "We are pleased to announce the extension of the hosting contract for the Circuit of the Americas before the start of the new year 2022."

“I would like to thank the promoter for his continued dedication and enthusiasm for Formula One as we continue to increase excitement around our sport in the United States after the huge success of Netflix, the work of ESPN and the amazing year of 2021.”

"Austin is a great city, the circuit is among the favorites of all drivers, and we can't wait to come back in October for more excitement and fun."

Austin has hosted one of the Formula One World Championship rounds since 2012, where last year nearly 400,000 people watched the first victories for Red Bull Dutch driver Max Verstappen in Texas, on his way to winning his first world title at the expense of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes). ) in a controversial final at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Only 100,000 spectators watched the first edition of the race at the Austin circuit, and it ended with the victory of Hamilton, who was defending the McLaren colors at the time.

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