Get ready for the United States Grand Prix with our Race Ready guide, covering the Austin F1 schedule, travel and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the United States F1 Grand Prix, taking place in Austin, from 23-25 October 2026.

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Austin F1 weekend schedule

A visit to COTA, a circuit like no other, is on the radar on any motorhead. An all-American experience in the sunny south is the perfect way to enjoy a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Here is the Austin F1 schedule, in both local and UK time.

Note: The schedule below is from the 2025 edition, as the 2026 schedule has not been officially confirmed yet.

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)britische Zeit (GMT+1)SERIESITZUNG
12:3018:30FORMEL 1ERSTES FREITRAINING
13:4519:45FORMEL 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
14:3520:35PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICATRAINING
16:30 Uhr22:30FORMEL 1SPRINT QUALIFYING

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)britische Zeit (GMT+1)SERIESITZUNG
09:4515:45PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICAQUALIFYING SESSION
12:0018:00FORMEL 1SPRINT RACE
12:5018:50FORMEL 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
12:4020:40PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICAERSTES RENNEN
16:0022:00FORMEL 1QUALIFYING SESSION

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)britische Zeit (GMT+1)SERIESITZUNG
11:00 Uhr17:00 UhrPORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICAZWEITES RENNEN
12:3018:30FORMEL 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
14:00 Uhr20:00FORMEL 1QUALIFYING SESSION

Support races at the United States F1 Grand Prix

The days at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin will start with Masters Endurance Legends and Masters Historic sessions. The Porsche Carrera Cup North America will also be held alongside the F1 Grand Prix, but there will be no F2 or F3 racing.

Music Acts at the United States Grand Prix

As if the on-track action wasn’t enough, included in the price of your race ticket are the circuit concerts – the 2025 line-up included Kygo, Garth Brooks and the Turnpike Troubadours! Who will take to the stage in 2026?

Check out loads of great activities to make your trip even more special at Visit Austin.

Image: Circuit of the Americas

Circuit of the Americas Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

COTA map

Where is the best place to sit at the United States F1 Grand Prix? 

Bei der Planung Ihrer Reise zu einem Formel-1-Grand-Prix ist es wichtig, dass Sie Ihre Prioritäten klar setzen. Nutzen Sie die Karte oben als Hilfe bei Ihrer Planung.

Our handy COTA Grandstand Guide will help make sure you find the right vantage point for the Austin Grand Prix.

COTA Track Stats

Circuit of the AmericasSTATISTIKEN
ERSTER GRAND PRIX2012
Rundenlänge5.513 km
Rundenrekord1:36.169 Charles Leclerc (2019)
LAPS56
RENNSTRECKE 308.405km
DREHUNGEN20

Getting to COTA for the United States Grand Prix

The Circuit of the Americas has fast become a legendary track on the Formula 1 calendar. Since its completion in 2012, fans have flocked to watch live motorsports as Formula 1 especially has seen an increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Once you’ve arrived in Austin, Texas, you’ll need to start planning how to get to the circuit, which sits around 15 miles (24km) south of the city.

It’s not the most well-connected circuit. Since 2022, the organisers have gone to extra effort to increase the number of shuttles, but the best way to get there is still by car.   

Getting to COTA by car

If you intend to drive, in your own car or a hired one, there are around eight parking sites at the Circuit of the Americas as it is the most popular way to get to the US Grand Prix. Parking should be bought in advance and can be booked on the COTA site

Drivers should be aware of the likelihood of bad traffic on race days.

Getting to COTA by taxi

Lyft and Uber are very commonly used apps across the United States. It is well worth booking in advance to avoid disappointment and a shortage of cars over the race weekend. 

Getting to COTA by Shuttle

The shuttle is the best way to get to the circuit if you don’t have, or don’t want to hire a car.

There are three pick up points – note all tickets should be bought in advance.

Downtown (Red River Street) – weekend passes cost $129 and one-day passes cost $45. The pick up & drop off point is Red River Street, adjacent to Waterloo Park/Moody Amphitheater. These shuttles drop off at the track just outside the Grand Plaza gates on COTA Boulevard.

Northeast Austin (Travis County Expo Center) – weekend passes cost $89 and one-day passes cost $29. The pick up & drop off point is the Travis County Expo Center.

Southwest Austin (Barton Creek Square Mall) – Only on Saturday & Sunday. One-day passes cost $45. The pick up and drop off point is located close to JCPenney.

Wichtige Informationen

Notfälle

911 is the general emergency number

Gut zu wissen

The local currency is the US Dollar (USD – $). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 1.34 USD. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is English.

ℹ️ Prohibited Items at the United States Grand Prix.

Kundenservice

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

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