New Texas F1 circuit in pictures

In this aerial photograph, a section of the Circuit of the Americas race track is shown in Austin Texas. Image: AP

In this aerial photograph, a section of the Circuit of the Americas race track is shown in Austin Texas. Image: AP

In this aerial photograph, a section of the Circuit of the Americas race track is shown in Austin Texas. Image: AP

In this view from a tower, part of the Circuit of the Americas race track, is seen in Austin Texas. Image: AP

A view of the starting grid and pit lanes, right, at the Circuit of the Americas race track in Austin Texas. Image: AP

In this view from a tower, part of the Circuit of the Americas race track, is seen in Austin Texas. Image: AP

Austin fire fighters look from top of a tower at the Circuit of the Americas race track in Austin Texas. Image: AP

McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button bikes along the first corner at the Circuit of the Americas race track in Austin Texas. Image: AP