United States GP

• Track features

  Just like it’s host city, the Circuit of the Americas has a lot going on.

  The first turn is among F1’s most beloved corners. A 133 foot climb uphill that overlooks almost the entire track, Turn 1 is a real challenge and a great overtaking opportunity. Arriving after the start/finish straight, the first corner is wide, can be taken at different angles, and allows for late braking, all of which make it a great spot for overtaking. However, it is followed by a steep decline, meaning it’s a bit of a blind corner.

  Turn 1 is unique, but some sections of the circuit take inspiration from other much-loved F1 tracks. Turns 3 to 6 - a high-speed section featuring rapid changes of direction - feel like a combination between Silverstone’s Maggots-Becketts-Chapel sequence and Suzuka’s S Curves, while Turns 12 to 15 are akin to Hockenheim's stadium section.

  The Hockenheim-inspired section also provides another overtaking opportunity, with cars having been bunched up at a hairpin and let loose down the track’s longest straight, before the heavy braking zone at Turn 12.

  Turns 16, 17 and 18 - a multi-apex right-hander - keep drivers close to one another and offer up another opportunity to overtake, meaning drivers get several bites of the cherry around the 5.513km lap.

• What's it like in Austin?

  Where to start? The slogan "keep Austin weird" was adopted by the city more than 20 years ago, and it perfectly sums up why we love the area quite so much.

  With action off the track that’s as entertaining as on it, you’ll never be bored in Austin. The Texans love of partying, barbequing, and live music ensures a lively atmosphere, with a whole host of other activities to keep you busy.

  Looking for something suitably weird? Head to Congress Avenue Bridge, where you can witness the nightly flight of 1.5 million bats that call the bridge home.

  Oh, and don’t forget to purchase yourself some typical Texan cowboy boots from Allens Boots, which has been running since 1977. We’d normally never want to take off our K-Swiss trainers, but we’ll make a one-time exception.

• F1 icebreaker

  Stuck for conversation with your F1-loving friends? Spark up a discussion with our F1 icebreaker…

  The US Grand Prix has taken place in six different venues (10 if you include non-championship rounds), with Austin hosting the US Grand Prix since 2012.