Organisers of the US GP in Austin are confident a new deal to keep hosting Formula 1 at the Circuit of the Americas will soon be reached. Inside the paddock, Formula 1’s strict covid guidelines remain in place – but it’s a different story for the 120,000 spectators in the grandstands each day. As a result, the circuit is bursting at the scenes with spectators. A delegation from Las Vegas is in Austin this weekend for talks with Formula 1 about a potential race in Nevada’s famous casino capital in 2023. But also taking place are discussions about a new grand prix contract for Austin. “It’s not about whether Formula 1 will stay in Austin, it’s about for how long,” Epstein insisted.

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