United States GP 2016 Preview: Start Time, TV Info, Weather, Schedule, Odds

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Published: October 19, 2016

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Sandwiched around a Taylor Swift concert this weekend is the fifth running of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

Lewis Hamilton, a three-time winner in the Lone Star state, arrives in desperate need of his first victory since the German Grand Prix at the end of July. The world champion sits 33 points behind his Mercedes team-mate, Nico Rosberg, with four races remaining this season.

Of course, the big question on everyone's mind is not whether Hamilton will win the race, but whether he will speak to the press after a frosty weekend at Suzuka. And we might not have to wait long to find out, as he will appear at the Thursday press conference, according to Sky Sports.

Forget the race and even Taylor Swift; the media briefing could be the highlight of the weekend, particularly if both sides continue to push each other's buttons.

On a more serious note, at this time last year, the U.S. Grand Prix itself looked to be in trouble. Following on the heels of a rain-affected weekend, state officials announced that public funding for the race would be cut.

"To use a technical term, I think we're screwed," COTA chairman Bobby Epstein told the Austin American-Statesman's Eric Dexheimer at the time.

Now, the race's future looks more stable. When the FIA, Formula One's governing body, released a provisional 2017 calendar in September, only Canada, Germany and Brazil were listed as "subject to confirmation."

That is good news for the sport—and its new American owners—as they try to grow F1's share of the American market. The Austin race is already popular with drivers and fans, and the track is a spectacular setting for a grand prix.

Keep reading for a full race-weekend preview, including TV times, championship standings, a circuit map and guide, tyre and DRS information, weather forecast, odds and...
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