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AUSTIN REVEALS US F1 CIRCUIT- 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00

The designs of the Texas-based circuit that is set to host Formula 1's return to the United States in 2012 has been revealed.



The track is 3.4 miles long and is built with the aim of blending features of classic tracks with modern facilities.



The construction of the Hermann Tilke-designed circuit in Austin is scheduled to begin in later this year - with the US Grand Prix due back on the calendar in 2012.

The last US Grand Prix took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana in 2007, and was won by McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.



US race promoter Tavo Hellmund said of the new track: ‘For the competitors, we'll have all the ingredients necessary. You'll see fast turns that require commitment from the drivers and technical turns that will test the engineers from a set-up point of view.’



‘It will have many of the elements of previous 'classic' circuits and amenities fans have come to expect in an ideal, world-class venue,’ he added.



Hellmund also said that the new track will be aesthetically pleasing: ‘We have a good deal of elevation to make it not only scenic but also challenging - and the view of downtown Austin is wonderful as well.’

‘In the modern era of grand prix racing, I think this track layout and topography will be very special.’

Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone agreed a deal for the Texas capital to host a race until 2021.

The deal means that, for the first time, a venue will be purposely built for the US Grand Prix.

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