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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) | Britse tijd (GMT+1) | SERIE | SESSIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.30 uur | 18:30 | FORMULE 1 | EERSTE TRAININGSSESSIE |
| 13:45 | 19:45 | FORMULE 1 | PIRELLI HOT LAPS |
| 14:35 | 20:35 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRAININGSSESSIE |
| 16.30 uur | 22:30 | FORMULE 1 | SPRINTKWALIFICATIE |
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT-5) | Britse tijd (GMT+1) | SERIE | SESSIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:45 | 15:45 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | KWALIFICATIESESSIE |
| 12.00 uur | 18.00 uur | FORMULE 1 | SPRINT RACE |
| 12:50 | 18:50 | FORMULE 1 | PIRELLI HOT LAPS |
| 12:40 | 20:40 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | EERSTE RACE |
| 16.00 uur | 22:00 | FORMULE 1 | KWALIFICATIESESSIE |
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT-5) | Britse tijd (GMT+1) | SERIE | SESSIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 uur | 17.00 uur | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TWEEDE RACE |
| 12.30 uur | 18:30 | FORMULE 1 | PIRELLI HOT LAPS |
| 14.00 uur | 20:00 | FORMULE 1 | KWALIFICATIESESSIE |
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.
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.
Where is the best place to sit at the United States F1 Grand Prix?
Het is van essentieel belang dat je je prioriteiten goed op een rijtje hebt bij het plannen van je reis naar een Formule 1-Grand Prix. Gebruik de kaart hierboven om je te helpen bij je planning.
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 Americas | STATISTIEKEN |
|---|---|
| EERSTE GRAND PRIX | 2012 |
| BAANLENGTE | 5.513 km |
| RONDETIJD | 1:36.169 Charles Leclerc (2019) |
| LAPS | 56 |
| WEDSTRIJDAFSTAND | 308.405km |
| BOCHTEN | 20 |
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.
Belangrijke informatie
Noodsituaties
911 is the general emergency number
Handig om te weten
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.
Klantenservice
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