COTA renames final corner after Mario Andretti ahead of F1 US GP

Andretti enjoyed success across many disciplines of racing including IndyCar, NASCAR and Formula 1, and stands as the most recent American to win the F1 world championship in 1978.

Ahead of its 10th grand prix this weekend in Austin, COTA announced on Monday that its final corner would be renamed ‘The Andretti’ in honour of Mario’s success.

‘The Andretti’ is a tight left-hand corner to close out the lap that leads drivers onto the main straight before…