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Why Circuit of the Americas' unique nature could spring a surprise F1 winner in 2023 season

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Pirelli's 2023 F1 tyres
Pirelli's 2023 F1 tyres
Jim Watson

The Formula 1 Grand Prix around the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, will be another exciting challenge for teams and drivers navigating the 5.5km track.

Ran over 308.4km, the 56-lap race has always delivered in droves, and this year's edition promises to do the same. The Grand Prix has been a fixture on the calendar since 2012, which ended five years of F1 racing at Indianapolis since 2007.

Making COTA incredibly unique is its series of corners, 20 of which bring out the best - and worst - in an F1 car.

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