Formula 1

F1 COTA, Turn 12

Around Austin-COTA-Formula 1, Turn 12. According to Google AI "Top speeds coming into Turn 12...for an F1 car are over 200 mph.” Drivers build up speed on the 0.63 mile back straight after exiting the Turn 11 hairpin and then brake hard to about 50 mph to navigate the sharp left-handed corner...a key overtaking point." Image Friday October 17th 2025. Sharp left-handed corner

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Formula 1 COTA Turns 12-16

Around Austin-F1 at COTA. COTA track showing the back straightaway where F1 cars hit speeds up to 214 MPH and then slow into turn 12 [at the star], then 13, then 14 [upper center], then 15 [lower center-nearest with track workers] and lastly 16 going away under the Pirelli pedestrian overpass. The drivers accelerate out of 15 then navigate turns 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 before hitting the front straight away. The track has 20 turns is 3.426 miles with a F1 record time of 1:3

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Formula 1 COTA Turn 15

Around Austin-COTA Formula 1, Turn 15. Accomodations on Turn 15 offer views of the back straight, turn 12-16, locations where passing can occur. Image above Red Bull Racing. Friday practice October 17th 2025. See many car images below. #81 Oscar Piastri McLaren #87 Oliver Bearman, Haas #5 Gabriel Bortoleto, Kick Sauber #16 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari and #14 Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin #81 Oscar Piastri McLaren #55 Carlos Sainz, Williams #44 Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari #6I Isa

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