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shes able to go from shimmering in a red gown at Prince

Williams party or boating in Ibiza in a white bikini to run-

ning a triathalon with Button and kickboxing for fun. Shes

a stunning figure of support for Button in the paddocks in

Austin, too.

Buttons understated yet razor-edged focus may be the

primary factor that got him where he is now. Joe Saward,

a fellow Brit and Formula One writer who hasnt missed

an F1 race in 26 years, watched Button grow up on world-

wide tracks. He claims that Button is definitely in the

[Alain] Prost line. Hes a stylish, effortless driver who is

relentlesslap after lap after lap, he is there. A Lewis

Hamilton [type] may be able to produce faster laps in

qualifying, but Jensons strength is in the ease with which

he can build races. This, in effect, is how Button built his

entire career: relentlessly.

And such long-form drama distinguishes F1 from other

quick-burn, smash-and-crash sports, too. Its what makes

F1 addicting to its fans and intriguing to those on the cusp

of fandom. Button admits: That was always the worry with Formula One

with us going to Americabecause you have Nascar, where theres a massive

amount of overtaking and its a real spectacle, with lots of action. F1 is very

different. When we actually make an overtaking move, its like, wow; its that

difficult to do. And we were a little worried about putting on a showbut the

racing has been fantastic in Austin.

Saward agrees: [F1] is not just about the racing on the track. Its a major indus-

try, right at the cutting edge of automotive technology. Its filled with brilliant

people. At the same time, it has elements of soap opera; it has European chic; it

has the glamour of international travel and the whole celebrity thing as well.

Button definitely uses his celebrity for good, having

established a charitable trust, running triathalons for

important causes, and serving as spokesperson for Johnnie

Walkers designated-driver campaign called Join the Pact

(see sidebar). Because of what I do for a living, I can have

quite a big voice and a big impact, Button says. Im very

lucky that I can be in that position and try my best to help

[drunken driving] is a problem all around the world.

The F1 life doesnt allow drivers a minute of security,

and Button has no idea where hell be this time next year.

But he knows two things for sure. One is that hell have a

wicked good time in Austin. He looks forward to his

third trip to Circuit of the Americas: The layout is fan-

tastic. From Turn 2 to Turn 8, its such a high speedand

high-speed chases are action. He cant wait for the race

to be finished, either. We love the Austin Grand Prix. I

love the live-music vibe. Its really coolits something so

different to most cities that we race in.

And he knows hell always belong to the history, to the

culture, to the pure, dirty, elegant, diabolic, divine, ani-

malistic sport called Formula One. I love this sport still. I

love racing; I love racing wheel to wheel with world cham-

pions, even if were not winning races. If Im not enjoying

it, I dont want to be doing it. Formula One United States Grand Prix is Friday, October 31, through Sunday, November 2, at Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., 512-301-6600. Sunday-only general admission tickets start at $152; three-day passes start at $169; circuitoftheamericas.com/f1. For event packages, visit cotaexperiences.com. AW ph

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human being. The year before I won the world champi-

onship, I had a terrible year, my worst in the sport. I

learned so much that year about myself, about strength,

and about fighting for what you want and what you

believe in. Thats why I had to drive in 2009 [and wanted

to] help the team exist; thats why I had a chance at win-

ning the championship.

So how did he survive the politics, rivalries, changing

team loyalties, losses, and demands of this high-powered

game to come out as a world-level winner, a veteran of the

track, and a still-dangerous contender at the tender age of 34?

Button got schooled in fame early on: Its been difficult

for me to trust people through my career because youre

always wondering what they want, right or wrongly. Hes

mastered the art of public-figure-hood, balancing privacy

against generosity and joviality to the media and fans.

And he keeps his inner circle tight: All of my close friends

are still the guys I grew up with, he reveals.

His dad helped immensely. John Button was an English

rallycross driver who died in January of this year to collec-

tive griefhe was known and loved in the paddocks. The McLaren team

principal at the time, Martin Whitmarsh, spoke in Johns tribute: In my long

Formula One career, Ive encountered many drivers fathers, but I think its safe

to say that John was perhaps most devoted to his son, [more] than any of them.

And Button always maintained a necessary and protective selfishness. In

Formula One, you learn that you have to be self-centered in many ways. Its not

a good life trait, really, but when youre in this sport, everything has to be about

F1, which makes relationships difficult.

Difficult, but not impossible. Jessica Michibata, his fiance, seems to meet

and complement his competitiveness. The Argentine-Japanese model lives

Button raced in a McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 at the Monte Carlo Formula One event in May.

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bLu At the W The locally owned party now in its third year is showing the world what Austin-meets-F1 is all about. Located on the second floor of the W Austin hotel, the scene is packed with locals as well as the international set. This year includes a carnival and Full Tilt Fashion Show. Past celebrants are Chef Gordon Ramsay, Carlos Slim, Alexander Rossi, and Enrique Iglesias. October 31 and November 1, 8 pm4 am. W Austin, 200 Lavaca St.; for tickets and pricing: 512-895-9533, ginger @formulavipevents.com; bluatthew.com

my yAcht cLubThe Monaco-style nightclub, hosted in Monte Carlo annually on a $30 million yacht, is produced at Ballet Austin by

British twin brother-and-sister team Nicholas and Annabelle Frankl, founders of My Yacht Group. This year Ballet Austin will receive benefits in support of its Night of Community Program, and international DJ Alex Karlsson will return. Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiza racing enthusiast herselfwelcomes MYC revelers like Rick Yune, John Paul and Eloise DeJoria, Nichole Galicia, Nico Hlkenberg, Vitaly Petrov, and Jared Padalecki through Ballet Austins doors. October 31 and November 1, 10 pm4 am. Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third St.; for tickets and pricing: 858-848-9125, info@myyachtclub.com; myyachtclub.com FerrAri FteAt this party on the DL, the address remains a mystery and guests receive word only a few days before. Past parties included one held at a ranch outside of Austin, with dinner prepared by top chefs such as David Bull of Congress, cigar-rolling stations, and surprise guests such as Steve Martin, who was flown in for the night.

other contendersSeasoned F1 partiers also know to look out for details on the British Consulate Generals Great British Garden Party; the Infiniti Red Bull Party; the Sunday night Porsche party; Blu at Acquavilla, held at a private residence on Lake Travis; and an annual hidden pop-up party (by invitation only; e-mail events@mineralsociety.com for information).

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The CEO of Circuit of the Americas lives for this time of year. Youll find him talking to visitors from all over the world

to hear their stories and discover why they chose to come to Formula One here. And he

wont just be near the track; his race week agenda includes

dinner parties, Fan Fest, and, of course, the Duran Duran

concert at ACL Live. Dial, who once had dreams of being an

NFL linebacker, revealed some F1 insights we all can use.

What is your favorite view of the race?

Jason dial: We have so many great

views, it is hard to pick just one, so

my three favorites are:

1. Turn 1: Its iconic as it elevates

133 feet. Fans see the cars racing

down the front stretch with immense

anticipation to see if the drivers

successfully maneuver that techni-

cally challenging turn before racing

downhill into the esses. From Turn 1,

they can also see other areas of the

track, which provide nonstop action.

2. Turn 15: Drivers reach top speeds

after Turn 11 on the long back-

stretch coming into another

incredibly challenging tight Turn 12,

along with multiple turns through

Turn 15all right in front of the

fans. There is breathtaking action in

this part of the circuit.

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one rubs shoulders with the racing

elite and dignitaries from around the

world. F1 takes over the entire area

above the pit lane and team garages

and turns it into an ultra-high-end

hospitality and race-viewing area. The

Paddock Club also grants you access

to the pit lane, which is the heart and

soul of the race. The food, drink, and

service are all top-class; the staff of

The Paddock Club travels to all the

races on the F1 calendar, so it remains

at a consistently high level. A

three-day Paddock Club pass that

includes four-course dining and fine

wines, a Mumm Champagne bar, pit

lane walks, driver interviews, and VIP

parking will usually run about $4,980

for three days per person. Other

options include the VIP Trackside

Skybox, which starts at $1,899 for all

three days. Skybox has views of the

starting line, all the action at the pit,

and the battle for pole position as well

as the 133-foot climb up to Turn 1. Find

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where we have fun festival elements

programmed (music, themed

interactive zones for kids and adults,

and lots of food and drink options)

and great views of Turn 1, Turns 16

to 19, and leading into Turn 20.

How would you like to get

Austinites more engaged in the F1

US Grand Prix experience? For

those Austinites who have not

joined us in the past, I invite them

to come this year. They dont have

to be a motorsports fan to have a

great time. We program the

weekend activities to be entertain-

ing for the entire family We want

to continue to grow this into one of

the best sports experiences in the

world. We are consistently ranked in

the top three in Formula One

experiences. We were named

Sports Event of the Year in 2013

and a finalist for Sports Facility of

the Year in 2014 by Sports

Business Journal, so we are off to a

great start, but we need Austinites

support to continue to grow.

What makes the Austin edition

different than other F1 experiences?

Our phenomenal racing circuit, with

its iconic Turn 1 and unparalleled

views of the trackalong with our

award-winning venue (Austin360

Amphitheater) and the festival

elements we programcombine

beautifully with Texass reputation of

big hospitality and Austins love of

music. It makes for an authentic,

uniquely Austin and American

experience. We also boast one of the

most active and friendly cities in

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of the premium bubbly last year.

amBer lounge opened more than 600 bottles over the weekend in 2013.

my yacht cluB consumed approximately $300,000 worth of Champagne

last year at Ballet Austin.

at Ballet austin this year, you can win a limited-edition Comte de

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$20,000by participating in the My Yacht Club partys Halloween costume contest.

The Music eleMenTlegends of pop, rock, and hip-hop will entertain Austin crowds on F1 weekend.

Now in its third year, Formula One has quickly become ingrained into the fabric of Austin. Naturally, the Live Music Capital of the World had to inject some music into this inter-national racing event and make it the citys own. Some of the musical highlights this year include 80s British pop legends Duran Duran (above left); American hip-hop trio De La Soul; rock, blues, and rap megastar Kid Rock; and the queen of rock n roll herself, Joan Jett, and the Blackhearts (above right). Ive always had a great time in Austinand remember, Ive played in Austin since the Runaways, in the 70s, Jett says. Its always a great show in Austin because the people are so into the music scene

in general. (Read our exclusive interview with Joan Jett at austinway.com.) Jett headlines COTAs Fan Fest at Republic Square Park downtown, which is free and open to the pub-lic all weekend and includes additional performances from Bobby Patterson & The Disciples, Texas Tornadoes, Grupo Fantasma, Black Joe Lewis, and more. Duran Duran, part of COTAs Fan Fest VIP Experience, plays at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Saturday night. Tickets start at $325. And finally: Kid Rock caps off the weekend by perform-ing Sunday night post-race at COTAs adjacent Austin360 Amphitheaterthe concert is included in the cost of admission. circuitoftheamericas.com/cotafanfest

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WHERE THE DRIVERS AREThe drivers generally start arriving the Tuesday and Wednesday before race day. The top-tier teams stay at the W and Four Seasons, while second-tier teams can be found at the Hyatt or Hilton and other downtown hotels. Drivers are coming from all over the world, and when they come to Texas, well, they like to find Texas things

to do. Here are a few of their favorite things:

Shopping: Prices for designer goods are much cheaper in the US than any of the other Grand Prix locations around the world, so international visitors, F1 drivers, and their well-heeled significant others head to stores like Tiffany & Co. and Polo Ralph Lauren at The Domain (11410 Century Oaks Terrace, 512-873-8099; thedomainaustin.com) and Nordstrom at Barton Creek Square (2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., 512-327-7040; bartoncreeksquare.com) for the seasons latest. They also get a kick out of Texas fashions, snatching up luxe cowboy footwear at Allens Boots (1522 S. Congress Ave., 512-447-1413; allensboots.com) or heritage Boot (1200 S. Congress Ave., 512-326-8577; heritageboot.com).

Being TouriSTS: The mechanical bull is in constant rotation at downtown watering hole rowdys Saloon (305 W. 5th St., 512-472-5288; rowdyssaloon.com), and petes Dueling piano Bar (shown above, 421 E. 6th St., 512-472-7383; petesdueling pianobar.com) hosts a competition of a different sort. Racers get double use out of their protective ear wear when they migrate to

eagle peak Shooting range (20026 Lindeman Lane, Leander, 512-267-1400; eaglepeakshooting range.com) and fire off a few rounds. And this list wouldnt be complete without mentioning The Yellow rose (6528 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-458-2106; yellowroseaustin.com); the infamous gentlemens club draws in pleasure-seekers with its promise of anonymity and Texas beauties.

SAmpling TexAS FlAvorS: Driverslike the rest of our citys touristsoften seek out barbecue to get them through the weekend. Many will follow their nose on a 30-minute-plus drive from the Circuit of the Americas track to The Salt lick in the Hill Country (18300 FM Road 1826, Driftwood, 512-858-4959; saltlickbbq.com), while reservations at fancy barbecue joint lamberts (401 W. 2nd St., 512-494-1500; lamberts austin.com) downtown have been known to fill up quickly during F1. In previous years, racers have been spotted grabbing a hearty brunch at reds porch (3508 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-440-7337; redsporch.com), Searsucker (415 Colorado St., 512-394-8000; searsucker.com), and Trace (W Austin, 200 Lavaca St., 512-542-3660; traceaustin.com).

With the official title at the W Austin of W Insider, Caleb

Campaigne is part of the team of W concierges whose motto

is Whatever, Whenever, and his job is to arrange

exclusive experiences for guests. Besides informing them where to be seen in

Austin during F1 weekend, he may be called on to pick up F1 drivers, which he finds ironic.

Im the worst driver ever, and then I have to pick up

someone who makes a living driving well, he jokes. Hes also been known to arrange

private dance parties in the W Secret Bar for huge rock

legends. What is he looking forward to this year? Fan Fest has a better lineup than ever: Joan Jett, Texas Tornados, De

La Soul, and Conjunto Los Pinkys, he says, adding, I am a huge Nile Rodgers fan

and love Duran Duran, so Im excited about Duran Durans

ACL Live at the Moody Theater show. W Austin, 200

Lavaca St., 512-542-3600; whotelaustin.com

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drivers to watchAustin Way consulted a team of experts for insight into the top racers styles and to predict their odds of winning.

The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team driver has been locked in a tight

battle with teammate Nico Rosberg all

season. A fast and daring driver,

Hamilton, 29, looks poised to add another championship to his 2008 world title; he won the inaugural US Grand Prix in

Austin in 2012.

Lewis HamiLton

One of the most successful F1 drivers of all time, Vettel, 27, has won each of the

past four world championships. The

German has struggled this season to come to grips with

a new car, but hes still a fan favorite.

This will be his last season with Infiniti Red Bull Racing.

sebastian VetteL

The only American currently in Formula One, the 23-year-old

California native unfortunately has yet to compete in a race.

Rossi is a test and reserve driver for the

Russian-backed Marussia F1 Team and is expected to

participate in the first practice session of

the US Grand Prix, while driving for the Caterham F1 Team.

aLexander rossi

The 25-year-old Australian joined Infiniti Red Bull

Racing this season and has made the most of the move: racking up several

victories and winning over fans with an

ever-present smile. Calculating and

precise while in a car, Ricciardo is equally

enthusiastic and friendly outside of it.

danieL ricciardo

The German-born Rosberg, 29, who is

teammates with Lewis Hamilton, has driven for Mercedes AMG Petronas F1

team since 2010. But the soft-spoken and

quick driver has had a breakout season this

year, winning multiple races

and often qualifying on pole.

nico rosberg

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico (400 miles south of Austin),

Perez, 24, always has a large contingent of Mexican fans cheer for him at COTA. Checo, as he is

known, has appeared to remain positive

despite a disappoint-ing season driving

for the Sahara Force India F1 Team.

sergio Prez

As a venue, Circuit of the Americas is world-class when it

comes to road racing. This is something that unfortunately has been lacking in the United States,

but its here now. Its what we needed here. This space can offer so muchlook how successful the

X Games were. Its a charming city, and the hospitality has been tremendous. Its a great marriage

with this event.

Driving legend Mario Andretti, official ambassador of COTA and the Formula One US Grand Prix

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THE SWEETEST RIDESAt Motostalgia at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, car lovers can bid on some of the most beautiful vehicles ever made. In addition to a gala event on October 31, discerning car collectors can bid on about 80 of the rarest and finest automobiles in the world, including a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale, a 1972 Citroen SM, and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL. October 31, Ladies Vintage Chapeau Day, 11 am4 pm. Vintage Theme Gala, 611 pm. November 1, Collector Car Auction, 2 pm. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.; for registration and pricing contact Motostalgia, 512-813-0636; motostalgia.com

A 1962 Alfa Romeo Giuliettasimilar to the one Frances former Prime Minister Francois Fillon drove during the Le Mans race this past Julywill be auctioned off at Motostalgia.

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Ephraim Owens and Bale Creek Allen

discuss their shared passion for the citys

supportive spirit.

Horn player Ephraim Owenss sound

has resonated with Austin audiences

since he first moved here in 1994.

Hes toured with the likes of

Mumford & Sons and Sheryl Crow,

and consistently packs the house,

playing to loyal fans around the city

as often as five nights a week. Artist

Bale Creek Allen, the featured

Austin artist at Octobers first Pop

International Art Show, has shown

his work around the world. These

two seriously cool cats needed no

introduction to each other and were

quickly musing on the old Austin

and their favorite local music venue

of them all.

Bale, your dad is an artist, your

mother an actress, and your

brother a musician. Was creative

freedom always encouraged from

the beginning?

Bale Creek Allen: Basically our

entire childhood was a revolving door

of artists of all disciplines coming in

and out of the house. I knew early on

how unique and special my environ-

ment was, and I always felt different. It

was pretty incredible and remains to

be. Our family is really close, and we

still do projects together. Our earliest

on ephraim: Vest, Shades of Grey ($95). Service Menswear, 1400 S. Congress Ave., 512-447-7600; servicemenswear.com. Shirt, Universal Works ($194). Stag, 1423 S. Congress Ave., 512-373-7824; stagprovisions.com. Jeans, Naked & Famous ($150). Service Menswear, see above. Hat, bracelet, rings, and trumpet, Ephraims own

Styling by lauren Smith ford; grooming by JoSeph theiS and bailey Stike for ron king Salon

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Doug Dorst moved to Austin when his now wife decided to pursue her PhD at the University of Texas. Dorst himself now teaches at Texas State University. He has been impressed by the quality and engagement of the writing students he has taught in Austin.

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Located downtown on West 6th, Benjis ofers an ingenious menu combining seafood and Mexican infuences. Tey feature 2 for 1 Fajitas every Monday and a $4 Happy Hour daily at 4PM. Lunch is served daily and Brunch on Sundays. Benjis also boasts the premier roofop dining space in downtown Austin.

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You have to see it for yourself. More than just a restaurant, Te Oasis on Lake Travis is an Austin landmark. From the breathtaking view to the delicious food, world class margaritas, beautifully appointed indoor event spaces and friendly people, Te Oasis ofers an unforgettable experience for everyone. Multi level decks, spilling down the blufs of Lake Travis, insures each guest a perfect view, earning Te Oasis the well-deserved title, Te Sunset Capital of Texas.

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