F1 United States Grand Prix 23-25 Oct 2026

The US Grand Prix is held at Circuit of the Americas

Overview

⏱️3 daysApproximate duration
🏟️Colossal sizedVenue capacity is 150,000
❤️‍🔥Popular eventCurrently trending with fans

Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes the Formula 1 Grand Prix!

The US Grand Prix has been held annually at Circuit of the Americas since 2012, with just 1 year cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Lewis Hamilton holds the driver's record for most wins at the event with 6, but Max Verstappen triumphed at the track in 2025.

Up to 440,000 fans attend the United States Grand Prix in Austin – who will they witness crossing the line first when F1 returns in 2026?

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Turn 19

From $69 · Seated Viewing

Turn 9

From $75 · Bench Viewing

Turn 12

From $78 · Bench Viewing

General Admission

From $83 · Ground/Banking Viewing

Turn 15

From $91 · Seated Viewing

Turn 4

From $93 · Seated Viewing

Main Grandstand Lower

From $101 · Seated Viewing

Main Grandstand Mezzanine

From $101 · Seated Viewing

Schedule Highlights

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday 23 October: Practice
12:30-13:30	Formula 1	First Practice Session
13:45-14:20	Formula 1	Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps
16:30-17:14	Formula 1	Sprint Qualifying
Saturday 24 October: Sprint & Qualifying
12:00-12:30	Formula 1	Sprint (19 Laps Or 60 Mins)
12:50-13:15	Formula 1	Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps
16:00-17:00	Formula 1	Qualifying Session
Sunday 25 October: Race
12:00-12:30	Formula 1	Drivers' Parade
12:30-12:55	Formula 1	Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps
13:44-13:46	Formula 1	National Anthem
13:46-13:47	Formula 1	Air Display - Fly Past
14:00-16:00	Formula 1	Grand Prix	56 Laps Or 120 Mins

Venue Travel & Parking

Circuit of the Americas (or COTA) is located in Travis County, 15 miles south east of downtown Austin. There is parking available at the venue, and driving is the most common way to access the circuit.…

Accommodation

Austin boasts a wide range of visitor accommodation, including budget hostels and apartments, chic contemporary and traditional hotels, and upscale spa resorts on the city’s western outskirts.

Destination & Tourism

Austin is a thriving, contemporary metropolis with a bohemian edge. Texas’ state capital combines sleek skyscrapers and historical landmarks, a flourishing international food scene and vibrant nightlife,…

US Grand Prix Reviews & Tips

Schedule Highlights

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday 23 October: Practice
12:30-13:30	Formula 1	First Practice Session
13:45-14:20	Formula 1	Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps
16:30-17:14	Formula 1	Sprint Qualifying
Saturday 24 October: Sprint & Qualifying
12:00-12:30	Formula 1	Sprint (19 Laps Or 60 Mins)
12:50-13:15	Formula 1	Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps
16:00-17:00	Formula 1	Qualifying Session
Sunday 25 October: Race
12:00-12:30	Formula 1	Drivers' Parade
12:30-12:55	Formula 1	Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps
13:44-13:46	Formula 1	National Anthem
13:46-13:47	Formula 1	Air Display - Fly Past
14:00-16:00	Formula 1	Grand Prix	56 Laps Or 120 Mins

F1 United States Grand Prix 23-25 Oct 2026

Overview

Friday 23 October: Practice

Saturday 24 October: Sprint & Qualifying

Sunday 25 October: Race

US Grand Prix Reviews & Tips

Friday 23 October: Practice

Saturday 24 October: Sprint & Qualifying

Sunday 25 October: Race

US Grand Prix Reviews & Tips