Formula One 101

Here are some factoids for the Circuit of Americas Formula One track in Austin, TX.

How long does a race last? About one hour.

How fast do the cars go? Upwards of 200 miles per hour.

How fast is a pit stop? It usually takes 4 seconds to change 4 tires.

How big is an F1 engine? About the size of a Honda Accord or less than half the size of a NASCAR engine yet F1 engines generate 700 to 800 horsepower.

How much does it cost each team to participate in the race? About twenty million dollars.