Austin // Round 17

United States Grand Prix

Circuit of the Americas is a permanent venue with 20 turns and 2 DRS zones, so overtaking rates trend high. Tire degradation is typically very high, and the standing lap record is 1:36.169 by Charles Leclerc (2019).

Track Specs

Country🇺🇸 United States

Circuit Length5.513 KM

Race Distance308.728 KM

Turns20

DRS Zones2

Strategic Snapshot

Overtaking demand is High and tire wear trends Very High. That balance usually decides whether clean air or fresh tires wins late.

Official Lap Record

1:36.169Charles Leclerc (2019)

Typepermanent

CityAustin

TrackCircuit of the Americas

AI Race Intel

DownforceBalanced

Tire DegradationVery High

Braking SeverityHigh

TractionStrong

Passing WindowHigh

Circuit of the Americas combines 20 corners with 2 DRS zones, so overtakes usually hinge on exit speed and battery deployment rather than one isolated braking point.