The United States Grand Prix will remain a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar for the next decade after the Circuit of the Americas agreed a new eight-year extension.
The new deal ensures the event will stay in Austin, Texas, until at least 2034.
COTA first hosted F1 in 2012, reviving the United States GP after a five-year absence.
The 5.5km purpose-built circuit quickly became a fan and driver favourite, celebrated for its technical layout and vibrant atmosphere.
This year’s event drew a record crowd of around 450,000 spectators across the weekend. The agreement extends what was set to be a contract expiring after the 2026 season.
“Since 2012, the United States Grand Prix has continued to grow in strength and popularity,” said Domenicali.
“We are proud to extend our partnership with Bobby Epstein and his outstanding team in Austin, as well as with Governor Abbott, whose leadership has been instrumental in supporting the sport’s development in Texas and beyond.”
Austin remains the spiritual home of F1 in the US. With this new agreement, COTA will surpass Watkins Glen as the longest-serving American circuit in the sport’s history.
“We’re glad Formula 1 has found a home in Texas,” he said.
“Thanks to the great support of fans, teams, and the people of Central Texas, the United States Grand Prix has become one of the world’s biggest single-weekend sporting events – with an unrivalled annual economic impact.”
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