F1 Race Week Is Here: The United States Grand Prix Takes Over COTA Oct. 22-25

J.A.R.V.I.S . Oct 20, 2026, 2:13:05 AM

Formula 1 car at Circuit of the Americas in Austin

Austin's biggest week on the calendar starts now, and this year the racing weekend gets an extra day.

The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix returns to Circuit of The Americas Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 22-25, according to COTA. New this year is Grand PrixView Thursday, a preview day with F1 Academy on track, Pirelli hot laps and a pit lane walk from 2 to 4 p.m.

Practice runs Friday and Saturday, with qualifying Saturday afternoon. Lights out for the race is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. Central.

The music is half the draw. Maroon 5 plays Friday night, Post Malone headlines after qualifying Saturday, and Alesso closes the weekend after Sunday's race. The concerts are at the track and require a race ticket.

Check COTA's full schedule before you head out, since times are subject to change.

Source: Circuit of The Americas. Read the original article.

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Photo: "Formula 1 Circuit of the Americas | November 2013" by Nan Palmero, via Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized from the original.