Formula One
Read up on all the events, politics, and happenings leading up to the Formula One race taking place at the Circuit of the Americas outside Austin, Texas, Nov. 16-18, 2012.
THE ROAD TO F1
Hellmund Agrees To Settle F1 Suit
Tavo Hellmund agrees to out-of-court settlement of suit filed against Austin F1 investors
Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 14
COTA Building Towards Formula One
Construction update at the Circuit of the Americas
Richard Whittaker, Sat., July 28
Formula 1 Live Music Schedule 2019
From local acts to international superstars, F1 has a sound for you
Tue., Oct. 29, 2019
Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?
Rival sports titans square off in soccer city
Austin Sanders, Thu., June 27, 2019
Public Notice: Maybe It's Time for Formula Two
Might Bobby Epstein and COTA be starting an F1 reform movement?
Nick Barbaro, Thu., Oct. 30, 2014
Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?
Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal
Nick Barbaro, Thu., Sept. 25, 2014
DVD Watch: 'Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa'
Johnny Knoxville gets sentimental with his hidden camera comedy
Richard Whittaker, Tue., Jan. 28, 2014
A Prudent Gearhead's Guide to Good Country Eats
Reliable food near the COTA track
Kate Thornberry and Mick Vann, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Texas Pie Co.
Mick Vann, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill
Mick Vann, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Bailey's Burgers
Mick Vann, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
El Borrego de Oro
Mick Vann, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Roadhouse
Kate Thornberry, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Cedar's Mediterranean and Italian Grill
Kate Thornberry, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Bastrop Brewhouse
Kate Thornberry, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Baxters on Main
Kate Thornberry, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Maxine's
Kate Thornberry, Thu., Nov. 14, 2013
Formula Stun
My Yacht Club returns to Austin
Brandon Watson, Wed., Nov. 13, 2013
Commissioners Punt Southeast Roads One More Time
Margaret Gómez agrees to compromise
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Sept. 19, 2013
Event Horizon
As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?
Mike Kanin, Thu., July 11, 2013
Two, Three ... Many Festivals = How Many Cops?
As special events grow, so does the need for police
Mike Kanin, Thu., April 18, 2013
Point Austin: Busy Being Born ...
Leffingwell celebrates Austin and its future
Michael King, Thu., Feb. 7, 2013
State of the City Highlights
Mayor Leffingwell's annual address encourages a 'yes and' attitude
Monica Riese, Tue., Feb. 5, 2013
Top 10 Local Stories
WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more
the News Staff, Fri., Jan. 4, 2013
Council: Good for Austin Is Bad for Texas
Council ends 2012 with some last-minute business
Michael King, Thu., Dec. 20, 2012
Headlines: Bonus Round
Puppy mills, flyovers, Formula One, and more
Monica Riese, Thu., Dec. 6, 2012
A Formulated Frenzy
A backstage look at the Saturday night of Formula One Fan Fest
Carly Yansak, Fri., Nov. 23, 2012
2012 Politics Gift Guide
Holiday picks for the news nerd of the family
the News Staff, Wed., Nov. 21, 2012
Fans Declare F1 a Success
Some Downtown venues profited more than others
Richard Whittaker, Wed., Nov. 21, 2012
United States Grand Prix Roars Off Into the Sunset
Two and a half year road lead to successful event
Richard Whittaker, Mon., Nov. 19, 2012
Trackside at F1
Big crowds and small lines for day one of the US Grand Prix
Richard Whittaker, Sat., Nov. 17, 2012
15 Minutes with Cheap Trick's Robin Zander
Watch out ZZ Top!
Jim Caligiuri, Fri., Nov. 16, 2012
The Sound of F1 Is the Sound of Michael Fassbender
'Shame' and 'Prometheus' star to narrate F1 doc '1'
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
A Beginner's Guide to Formula One
Debunking myths in a crash course to race weekend
Jordan Smith, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
If only you could take a magic carpet ride
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
The Birth of Formula One – Austin
Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
The Courtship of Susan and Bernie
Major trust issues
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Green or Greenwash?
Formula One tests the city's standards for sustainable projects
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Undiscovered Jewels
Fine dining at Austin's Downtown hotel restaurants
Virginia B. Wood, Gracie Salem and Wes Marshall, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Playback: Best. DJ Gig. Ever.
Presidential crate-digger DJ Mel checks in post-election
Kevin Curtin, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Tracking Shots
New Formula One documentary '1' world premieres at the Paramount
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
F1 on Film
As Ron Howard readies 'Rush,' We look back at the best racing movies
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Treat Your Car Like a Couch at Two Drive-in Venues
What could be more natural than watching movies about cars in your car?
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 15, 2012
Poodie's Stomps Out Butts
A place to run from F1
Margaret Moser, Tue., Nov. 13, 2012
Council: I Hear a Lotta Buzzin'
City Council considers Formula One flight plans
Michael King, Thu., Nov. 8, 2012
Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend
Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.
Jordan Smith, Wed., Nov. 7, 2012
Council: Time for Some Halloween Horrors
Featuring The Unholy Return of the Short-Term Rentals Ordinance
Michael King and Amy Smith, Thu., Oct. 18, 2012
Council: Of Public Power and Inside Chess
Council takes up the MACC, TXI, etc.
Michael King, Thu., Oct. 11, 2012
Council: Follow the Props and the Money
It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election
Michael King, Thu., Aug. 16, 2012
After a Fashion
Does the Circuit of the Americas have the formula for a great Fashion Week?
Stephen MacMillan Moser, Thu., Aug. 16, 2012
A Council's Work Is Never Done
A recap of last week's City Council action
Michael King, Thu., Aug. 9, 2012
After a Fashion: AFWIII!
Stephen is almost ready for his close up, Mr. Bad JohnPaul...
Stephen MacMillan Moser, Thu., Aug. 9, 2012
Austin Formula One Races the Clock
Construction moves at a clip at F1 track
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Aug. 2, 2012
COTA Building Towards Formula One
Construction update at the Circuit of the Americas
Richard Whittaker, Sat., July 28, 2012
F1: All Systems Go for November
Officials return from England with a series of race plans
Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 19, 2012
After a Fashion
Your Style Avatar falls for a 6'2" glamazon named Micky
Stephen MacMillan Moser, Thu., July 19, 2012
After a Fashion
Is Bad John Paul so bad he's good or so good he's bad?
Stephen MacMillan Moser, Thu., July 12, 2012
City Officials Jet Off to England
City says it's not a pleasure trip
Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 5, 2012
Threat Level Orange
From whom are we under attack this week? Uh-oh; the calls are coming from inside the house.
Nick Barbaro, Thu., June 28, 2012
New Council, Old Issues
Previewing the June 28 City Council meeting
Michael King, Wed., June 27, 2012
Council Briefed on F1 Prep Work
Crowd and traffic control present biggest challenges
Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 21, 2012
Hellmund Agrees To Settle F1 Suit
Tavo Hellmund agrees to out-of-court settlement of suit filed against Austin F1 investors
Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 14, 2012
Council To Imagine Imagine Austin
Plus SH 45, White Lodging, frat houses, and more
Amy Smith, Thu., June 14, 2012
Formula Expo
Find out what this Formula One thing is all about
Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 14, 2012
Austin Grand Prix Announces Tickets
Prices, sale date confirmed as county approves permit
Richard Whittaker, Tue., June 5, 2012
Then There's This: Skid Marks
The mayor's race takes a sharp turn in the final lap
Amy Smith, Thu., May 10, 2012
Charge It: Council Cash on Hand
A flurry of last-minute fundraising – and charges and counter-charges between mayoral candidates
Amy Smith, Thu., May 10, 2012
Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'
Amy Smith, Thu., April 26, 2012
Clay Dafoe: 'Citizens Communication Day'
Josh Rosenblatt, Thu., April 26, 2012
Then There's This: Combs Takes the Cake
When it comes to trolling for votes, anything goes
Amy Smith, Wed., March 14, 2012
SXSW Interactive: Racing on the Ceiling
The unexpected science and spinoffs of Formula One
Richard Whittaker, Sat., March 10, 2012
Formula Farrera
Formula One cranks up sustainability engine
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Jan. 12, 2012
Top 10 Local Stories
Don't feel listless! Check out this local list of lists.
the News Staff, Thu., Jan. 5, 2012
Formula One Back in Play
Austin race regains traction but questions remain
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Dec. 8, 2011
F1 Back On? 'Looking Good'
Sources close to track say race will be on 2012 calendar
Richard Whittaker, Tue., Dec. 6, 2011
F1 Friction = Squealing Brakes
Will there be an F1 race in Austin? Not in the short term.
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Dec. 1, 2011
Formula One on the Brink?
Work stopped while F1 factions feud
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 17, 2011
F1 To Move to November? Maybe
Ecclestone confirms new provisional calendar is in play
Richard Whittaker, Wed., Aug. 10, 2011
CELOC Clock Ticks Toward F1 Race
F1 organizers hope to keep pace for 2012 race
Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 21, 2011
Beside the Point: Sue Sue Sue-Dio
While City Hall slumbers, the law in its majesty marches on
Michael King, Thu., July 7, 2011
Horse Gone; Barn Door Debate Continues
Hindsight is 20/20
Nick Barbaro, Thu., July 7, 2011
City Hall Hustle: Skid Marks on the Dais
The (slightly) new council takes up high-speed chicanes
Wells Dunbar, Thu., June 30, 2011
Point Austin: The Ultimate Game
The political ripples are uncertain but plentiful
Michael King, Thu., June 23, 2011
City Hall Hustle: An F1 Piñata
Break it open, and out streams council confetti
Wells Dunbar, Thu., June 23, 2011
Tovo's Triumph
Place 3 winner pledges to look out 'for the public interest, not special interest'
Amy Smith, Thu., June 23, 2011
Formula One Deal on the Bubble
What do council members have to say about the F1 deal?
Michael King, Thu., June 23, 2011
Emergency! Emergency!
Why rush Formula One?
Nick Barbaro, Thu., June 23, 2011
Point Austin: Grackle Eaten Here
There's a bitter taste accompanying any Formula One deal – good or bad
Michael King, Thu., June 16, 2011
Decisions, Decisions
Austin City Council, F1 development hang in the balance
Nick Barbaro, Thu., June 16, 2011
Nothing Funny Happened on the Way to the Forum
Candidates rehash their positions at new round of forums
Michael King, Thu., June 16, 2011
TDH: 6/9/11
F1, Butler Park pull into City Council chambers today
Wells Dunbar, Thu., June 9, 2011
City Hall Hustle: Race to the Finish Line
F1 strangers bearing gifts offer council a 'risk-free' deal
Wells Dunbar, Thu., June 9, 2011
TDH: 6/7/11
Butler Park completion, F1 agreement, Willie Nelson statue on agenda
Wells Dunbar, Tue., June 7, 2011
Point Austin: Race-off
Tovo's Place 3 council campaign gets off to a dubious start
Michael King, Thu., May 5, 2011
Formula One for All
F1 announces a little something for everyone
Richard Whittaker, Thu., April 14, 2011
View From a Hill
Site visit to F1 track, major announcements put plan in context
Richard Whittaker, Wed., April 13, 2011
Res publica
Citizens' calendar, Jan. 7-13
Thu., Jan. 6, 2011
Hellmund Reacts to Rule Changes
F1 Austin boss talks team orders and new engines
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Dec. 16, 2010
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
Thu., Dec. 16, 2010
A Greener Formula
F1 racing introducing biofuels, hybrid engines
Richard Whittaker, Fri., Dec. 10, 2010
All Rolled Up in Formula One
F1 backers receive a key vote from City Council
Richard Whittaker, Wed., Nov. 24, 2010
How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?
Distilling the volatile chemistry of high-speed development, Austin, and Formula One racing
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Nov. 18, 2010
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
Thu., Oct. 28, 2010
The Sunday Survey: 9/5/10
Award season in Austin
Richard Whittaker, Sun., Sept. 5, 2010
The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast Gets an Education
Malfaro's exit, F1's entry, city utilities & more
Jordan Smith and Wells Dunbar, Thu., Sept. 2, 2010
Track to the Future
Tilke GmbH unveils design for F1 track
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Sept. 2, 2010
When Angry, Count to Formula One
Council approves water service for residential property that could become site for F1
Wells Dunbar, Thu., Aug. 12, 2010
Getting the Formula Just Right
Austin's Formula One track faces engineering hurdles
Richard Whittaker, Thu., Aug. 5, 2010
Formula One Moves on to Step Two
Formula One reveals location, money man
Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 29, 2010
Get Your Motor Running - It's the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!
F1 fun and more
Jordan Smith and Wells Dunbar, Thu., July 8, 2010
Austin at Very High Speed
The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing
Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 8, 2010
High-Speed Facts
Formula One Straightaway
Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 8, 2010
Formula One in the U.S.
A timeline of F1's tracks across America
Thu., July 8, 2010
Point Austin: The Sporting Scene
It's just a Hail Mary pass from Memorial Stadium to Formula One
Michael King, Thu., June 17, 2010
The Sunday Survey, 5/30/10
City manager survives, state budget doesn't
Richard Whittaker, Sun., May 30, 2010
Playing Through
Shana Young may be only 14, but she'll leave you in the dust out at Iron Rock Raceway
