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Hypercar teams at the 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas will run shorter stints due to a 10-15% reduction in available energy, likely pushing the race to about seven stops and forcing adjustments in driver order and tire use. While teams say it won’t be a game-changer, the change adds strategic variety and aims to prevent pit-lane congestion by separating Hypercar from LMGT3 pace.
After an eight-week break, the FIA World Endurance Championship resumes at Circuit of The Americas for the Lone Star Le Mans, the series’ 15th North American visit and a six-hour race. Porsche Penske Motorsport is absent from Hypercar this year, and teams arrive amid heat, testing activity (including Genesis and Ford), and driver-lineup speculation ahead of a weekend that historically features close finishes at COTA.
Tyler Reddick remains No. 1 in the NASCAR Cup Series power rankings after three wins to start 2026. Ryan Blaney sits No. 2 after a strong showing at the Circuit of the Americas, still fourth in the standings. Christopher Bell climbs to No. 3 with a podium at COTA, while Chase Briscoe sits No. 4 after a front-running run ended by a transaxle issue, and Chase Elliott stays No. 5 with another solid day. Shane van Gisbergen also makes a notable move in the standings following his COTA performance. The road course results reshape the early-season picture ahead of Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Tyler Reddick earned his third straight Cup win to open the 2026 season at Circuit of the Americas, completing a three-race sweep after Daytona and Atlanta. He outdueled Shane Van Gisbergen for the road-course victory, while Michael Jordan lauded the 23XI Racing effort and Denny Hamlin praised Reddick’s all-around development and the team’s autonomy in building a champion-friendly operation.
Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas, becoming the first driver to open a Cup season with three consecutive victories. 23XI Racing also became the first team since 1963 to win the opening three races. Shane van Gisbergen finished second, with Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs and Michael McDowell making up the top five; the series moves to Phoenix Raceway next.
Tyler Reddick earned the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series at Circuit of the Americas after a two-group qualifying session, posting a 1:37.760, with Ross Chastain second and Chase Briscoe third. The full starting lineup is listed, and Michael McDowell paced Cup practice at COTA, ahead of Ryan Blaney and Connor Zilisch among others.
A photo gallery confirms the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series field for Circuit of The Americas, with Tyler Reddick on the pole in the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing. The 38-car lineup on the 2.4-mile Texas road course includes notable drivers such as Ross Chastain, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Michael McDowell, AJ Allmendinger, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, and Cody Ware, for a race airing Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX/HBO Max.
Shane van Gisbergen clinched the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Circuit of the Americas by starting sixth on four fresh tires and diving to the inside of Turn 1 to pass five leaders, securing his fifth O'Reilly win and his first at COTA; Austin Hill finished second, with Sammy Smith, Jesse Love and Corey Day completing the top five, as SVG eyes a Cup start the next day to extend his road-course win streak.
Formula 1 has extended its contract with the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin through 2034, ensuring the race remains a key event in the F1 calendar until at least that year, following local approval and significant support from organizers and officials.
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the COTA sprint qualifying, showcasing significant team progress and his exceptional driving, especially in the final sector, despite challenges in earlier corners, highlighting Red Bull's improved performance and Verstappen's skillful racing.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are set to continue their rivalry at the Austin Grand Prix, following a recent on-track clash that led to team discussions about responsibility and sportsmanship, with McLaren emphasizing positive and constructive post-race conversations.
The article promotes the new digital race programme for the 2025 United States Grand Prix at COTA, offering insights into the race weekend, driver and team details, and visitor information, encouraging fans to view it online and attend the event.
The article provides an in-depth preview of the 2025 United States Grand Prix at Austin, including track details, recent race winners, qualifying stats, tyre strategies, current driver standings, and notable moments, highlighting the race's significance in the season and the strategic considerations for teams and drivers.
The article provides a strategic guide for F1 Fantasy players for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, highlighting key drivers like Max Verstappen, George Russell, and others, and offering tips on team selection, race strategy, and the use of special chips to maximize points.
This week in F1 covers a quiz on US Grand Prix history and the latest news, including the upcoming United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas, with a focus on the fight for the Drivers' championship among Piastri, Norris, and Verstappen after McLaren's Constructors' title win.