Circuit of the Americas
F1 RaceWeather Forecast
Fri 10/16
Partly cloudy
Southerly winds, 5-10 mph
High: 90°F (32°C) - Low: 66°F (19°C)
Sat 10/17
Partly cloudy
SW winds, 6-12 mph
High: 89°F (32°C) - Low: 71°F (22°C)
Sun 10/18
Mostly sunny
Northerly winds, 10-15 mph
High: 87°F (31°C) - Low: 64°F (18°C)
Circuit of the Americas
F1 Weather Forecast Discussion
The overall pattern through Fri 10/17 to Sun 10/19 remains dominated by a weakening ridge over Texas, with minimal upper‐level disturbances nearby. This supports generally stable, sunny conditions through Saturday, before a weak frontal boundary pushes in late Saturday into Sunday. Moisture remains limited, and lift weak, so precipitation chances stay low and confined to isolated showers, mainly Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
Winds at Austin–Bergstrom will be light to moderate, mostly from the south to southeast during the daytime, with occasional gusts. Under the modest synoptic gradient, daytime afternoon winds may reach 5–10 mph, with gusts possibly to ~20 mph (especially on Friday). Overnight and early morning hours will see lighter, more variable winds (calm to ~5 mph). As the weak front approaches Sunday, wind direction may veer slightly (to more easterly or southeast) and the gradient could momentarily tighten, but no strong sustained winds are expected.
Because the airmass is relatively warm and dry, the winds will mostly serve to moderate boundary‐layer mixing and modestly enhance evaporation, but they won’t drastically alter the temperature or moisture pattern.
Circuit of the Americas
F1 Weekend Schedule
Fri 10/17
12:30 PM - Practice 1
4:30 PM - Sprint Qualifying
Sat 10/18
12 noon - Sprint Race
4:00 PM - Qualifying
Sun 10/19
2:00 PM - Race
All Times Are Central Time
More about the Circuit of the Americas
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas is a world-class, purpose-built motorsport facility designed to host premier international racing. The Grand Prix layout stretches 3.426 miles (5.513 km) across 20 challenging turns, mixing sweeping high-speed segments with tight technical corners and over 130 feet of elevation change.
Construction officially began at the end of 2010 under the guidance of Tavo Hellmund, Kevin Schwantz, and famed track architect Hermann Tilke. The circuit was inaugurated on October 21, 2012, when Mario Andretti took the first ceremonial laps, and hosted its first Formula 1 United States Grand Prix a month later.
COTA ended a multi-year U.S. absence for F1, becoming the first track in America constructed expressly for the sport. Since 2012, there have been many memorable moments: in 2015, wet conditions led to a dramatic double-qualification day, with Lewis Hamilton sealing the drivers’ title in the race itself. Over the years, COTA has become a signature stop on the F1 calendar, praised for its layout complexity, elevation changes, and ability to test driver skill under intense pressure.
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