Justin Timberlake brings the beat to the US GP

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The Circuit of Americas in Austin has announced that pop singer mega star Justin Timberlake will perform at the US GP show after qualifying on Saturday October 21st.

The American artist follows Taylor Swift who headlined the event in 2016, with a massive popular success which contributed to the US GP's record breaking attendance estimated at 260,000 people!

"We're thrilled to have Justin Timberlake perform at this year's United States Grand Prix,” said Bobby Epstein, Chairman of Circuit of the Americas.

"After five years, the F1 USGP weekend at COTA has evolved into an annual destination where residents and visitors alike can experience a combination of world-class music, entertainment and motorsports.

"The combination of the incredible entertainment off and on-track with the amazing backdrop of Austin – and everything it has to offer – provides fans with an exhilarating weekend that simply cannot be missed."

Tickets go on sale Friday 31st March at 10AM US Central Time and for more information visit www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com.

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