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The world’s top Formula 1 drivers have expressed their excitement at returning to Austin, Texas for the 5th consecutive FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX to be held at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this October 21st-23rd.

COTA caught up with some of the biggest names in the Paddock to hear their thoughts on the upcoming 2016 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX and how F1 has finally found its real American home in Texas’ capital city.

Three-time FIA Formula One Drivers World Champion Lewis Hamilton and his teammate Nico Rosberg (Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team) as well as Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing), Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa (Williams Martini Racing), Nico Hülkenberg and Sergio Perez (Sahara Force India F1 Team), two-time World Champion, Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button (McLaren Honda) as well as the drivers of Haas F1® Team – the first American-led Formula One outfit since 1986 – Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez, were all on hand to talk about the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, COTA, Austin, fast corners, big steaks and this year's headline act: Taylor Swift!