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.

Siamo qui per assicurarci che tu abbia tutte le informazioni a portata di mano, in modo da poter vivere al meglio la tua esperienza di sport motoristici dal vivo.

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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)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESESSIONE
12:3018:30FORMULA 1PRIMA SESSIONE DI PROVE
13:4519:45FORMULA 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
14:3520:35PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICASESSIONE DI ALLENAMENTO
16:3022:30FORMULA 1QUALIFICHE SPRINT

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESESSIONE
09:4515:45PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICASESSIONE DI QUALIFICA
12:0018:00FORMULA 1SPRINT RACE
12:5018:50FORMULA 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
12:4020:40PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICAFIRST RACE
16:0022:00FORMULA 1SESSIONE DI QUALIFICA

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESESSIONE
11:0017:00PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICASECOND RACE
12:3018:30FORMULA 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
14:0020:00FORMULA 1SESSIONE DI QUALIFICA

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? 

Quando si pianifica un viaggio per assistere a un Gran Premio di Formula 1, è fondamentale stabilire le proprie priorità. Utilizza la mappa qui sopra come guida per la pianificazione.

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

COTA Track Stats

Circuito delle AmericheSTATISTICHE DI GARA
PRIMO GRAND PRIX2012
LUNGHEZZA DEL GIRO5.513 km
RECORD DEL GIRO1:36.169 Charles Leclerc (2019)
LAPS56
DISTANZA DELLA GARA 308.405km
GIRI20

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.

Informazioni importanti

Emergenze

911 is the general emergency number

Buono a sapersi

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.

Servizio clienti

Se hai bisogno di assistenza durante il weekend di gara, non esitare a contattare il nostro servizio clienti tramite il Centro assistenza di Motorsport Tickets.

Domande frequenti

Se hai altre domande o desideri ulteriori informazioni, consulta la nostra sezione delle domande frequenti.