Organisers of the US grand prix say world champion Sebastian Vettel’s absence from qualifying this weekend is “unfortunate”. The Red Bull driver will sit out Saturday’s decisive session and start ...
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US GP on schedule despite latest setback
Even amid the latest speed-bump, organisers insist they are still on schedule to host Austin’s inaugural US grand prix late this year. Circuit of the Americas backer Bobby Epstein is ...
Read More »Austin venue to be finished in August – reports
The scene of November’s inaugural formula one race in Austin, Texas, should be ready for the US grand prix well ahead of time, according to media reports. The Italiaracing website ...
Read More »Work resumes at 2012 US GP site in Texas
Construction of the 2012 US GP venue in Texas capital Austin is resuming. Work at the Circuit of the Americas had been halted amid the dispute between event founder Tavo ...
Read More »Ecclestone not accepting counter-offer for 2012 US GP
Bernie Ecclestone insists a US grand prix in Texas next year remains unlikely, despite race organisers announcing they are now “ready” to pay the sport its overdue sanctioning fee. With ...
Read More »Construction halts as 2012 US GP crisis deepens
Austin’s formula one project continued to collapse this week, with news construction of the Circuit of the Americas has been halted. Bernie Ecclestone cast doubt on the health of the ...
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