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Choose Post Malone at COTA or a city evening after returning. Friday and Saturday return shuttles finish 60 minutes after the music ends; allow time to reach your queue. Do not book a fixed city dinner after the concert. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. 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Three-day GA and Flex passes are sold out; use an existing pass or check available reserved seating. Concert upgrades and hospitality inclusions depend on the product. The budget is an editable estimate; flights are excluded. Optional city visits can be removed to suit arrival and departure times. In My Itinerary, select your ticket or mark it already owned, confirm admission for each circuit day and enter your actual booking totals. Check the total stay length and every person's admission. Confirm accessible transfers and the complete return journey with the operator." }, { "id": "austin-four-nights-premium", "shortTitle": "Premium & unhurried", "title": "Lakefront comfort & a flexible race weekend", "budgetTierId": "luxury-vip", "summary": "Four Seasons is your four-night base, with time to settle in before COTA. Confirm your hospitality inclusions and return driver, then choose an optional Monday swim.", "image": "/austin-f1/_guide/images/experiences/austin/barton-springs-pool-v2.webp", "imageAlt": "Barton Springs Pool and its grassy banks", "saveLabel": "Save four-night plan", "timeZone": "America/Chicago", "stays": [ { "placeId": "accommodation-four-seasons-hotel-austin", "fromOffset": 0, "toOffset": 4, "note": "Four-night hotel base. Arrange race transport separately; check the room capacity for your party." } ], "days": [ { "date": "2026-10-22", "title": "Arrive and settle into Austin", "guidance": "Check your hotel’s arrival window and leave the airport transfer flexible. Keep Thursday free to rest or arrange dinner around your arrival. Thursday Grand PrixView needs separate admission and transport; choose it instead of a city outing. 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Choose Post Malone at COTA or a city evening after returning. Friday and Saturday return shuttles finish 60 minutes after the music ends; allow time to reach your queue. Do not book a fixed city dinner after the concert. If using a private driver, agree the permitted pickup point and return arrangements in advance; hospitality does not automatically include transfers or every meal and drink. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. 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Follow your pass for the exact pickup and accessible travel arrangements. The Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local. Confirm Sunday’s final return service before staying for Alesso. If using a private driver, agree the permitted pickup point and return arrangements in advance; hospitality does not automatically include transfers or every meal and drink. The drivers’ parade runs 13:00–13:30 from your permitted spectator area. After the race, the optional Fan Track Walk opens when staff permit; no fixed start time is published. Keep the return to your accommodation in the plan. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection. Sunday’s busiest shuttle window is 09:30–12:15; aim to travel earlier. Alesso starts at 17:30. 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Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-25", "title": "Sunday’s United States Grand Prix", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "The Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local. Confirm Sunday’s final return service before staying for Alesso, then leave Monday morning flexible enough for rest and the Lockhart drive. The drivers’ parade runs 13:00–13:30 from your permitted spectator area. After the race, the optional Fan Track Walk opens when staff permit; no fixed start time is published. Keep the return to your accommodation in the plan. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection. Sunday’s busiest shuttle window is 09:30–12:15; aim to travel earlier. Alesso starts at 17:30. Shuttles run throughout Sunday, but the final return time is not published; confirm it with your pass provider before staying.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "title": "Lockhart park and barbecue", "guidance": "Use a pre-booked car or driver. Reserve the park, carry water and check trail alerts. Choose Black’s as the main meal; Kreuz remains an alternative in the guide if your group prefers it. Arrange the Austin return before leaving.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "lockhart-state-park", "period": "Monday morning", "durationMinutes": 150, "note": "Reserve day entry. The swimming pool is out of season in late October, so choose walking and park history for the visit." }, { "placeId": "blacks-barbecue-lockhart", "period": "Monday lunch", "durationMinutes": 90, "note": "Use the original North Main Street restaurant as the main meal. Keep one driver alcohol-free and leave room for the return to Austin." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Extra-day alternatives", "to": "/austin-and-hill-country" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-27", "title": "South Austin gardens and Driftwood", "guidance": "Pre-purchase the Wildflower Center, then continue to Driftwood only with both road journeys arranged. The garden ordinarily closes at 17:00, and the Salt Lick meal is a separate stop. Replace the day with the Blanton if weather or transport changes.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center", "period": "Tuesday morning", "durationMinutes": 150, "note": "Pre-purchase is strongly encouraged. Allow time for the gardens, limited parking and the onward journey." }, { "placeId": "salt-lick-driftwood", "period": "Tuesday afternoon", "durationMinutes": 120, "note": "Reserve if your group needs the cellar or a fixed arrangement. Arrange a sober driver and the full return to Austin." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Extra-day alternatives", "to": "/austin-and-hill-country" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-28", "title": "Johnson City science and heritage", "guidance": "Use a pre-booked car or driver for Johnson City. Visit Science Mill during its Wednesday autumn opening, then use the nearby NPS visitor centre for orientation. Pedernales Falls is a book-ahead alternative that should replace one of these stops.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "science-mill-johnson-city", "period": "Wednesday morning", "durationMinutes": 150, "note": "Pre-purchase museum tickets. The autumn 2026 schedule is Wednesday–Saturday, 10:00–16:00." }, { "placeId": "lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center", "period": "Wednesday afternoon", "durationMinutes": 90, "note": "Start with NPS orientation and ask what tours or historic areas are open. This is the Johnson City visitor centre, not the ranch hangar." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Extra-day alternatives", "to": "/austin-and-hill-country" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-29", "title": "Depart Austin", "guidance": "Check out within the booked window, collect luggage and allow for the airport journey. Keep the final day free of a fixed regional visit.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] } ], "note": "Book race admission, hotel and circuit transport separately. Regional days require their own car or driver and complete return plan. Reserve state parks and timed venues, check alerts and ordinary opening against the selected date, and keep one driver alcohol-free. Flights are excluded from the editable budget. In My Itinerary, select your ticket or mark it already owned, confirm admission for each circuit day and enter your actual booking totals. Check the total stay length and every person's admission. Confirm accessible transfers and the complete return journey with the operator." }, { "id": "austin-four-nights-lot-n", "shortTitle": "Camp at COTA", "title": "Four nights at Lot N, three days at COTA", "budgetTierId": "budget", "summary": "Bring your tent or self-contained RV, settle into Lot N on Thursday and keep Friday–Sunday for COTA. Confirm the pitch, equipment and separate race admission before booking travel.", "image": "/austin-f1/_guide/images/experiences/austin/cota-grand-prixview-thursday-completion-01-v3.webp", "imageAlt": "The Grand Plaza approach at Circuit of the Americas", "saveLabel": "Save camping weekend", "timeZone": "America/Chicago", "stays": [ { "placeId": "cota-lot-n-camping", "productId": "cota-lot-n-camping", "fromOffset": 0, "toOffset": 4, "note": "Use the separate Lot N entrance from Elroy Road; do not use COTA Boulevard for Lot N check-in. Lot N: Thursday 22 October, 07:00–19:00; Friday–Sunday, 09:00–17:00. Checkout Monday 26 October by noon. Arrange late arrival directly; access after reception hours is not guaranteed. Obtain passes and the return route at reception. Bring breakfast, drinking water and track-day snacks before arriving. Confirm which supplies the camp store has and when it opens. Keep an easy meal at camp for your return. Buy circuit food during its operating hours; do not rely on a late campsite kitchen. Dry camping has no hookups. External generators cannot run during 23:00–07:00 quiet hours; arrange any essential overnight power before booking." } ], "days": [ { "date": "2026-10-22", "title": "Collect supplies and settle into Lot N", "guidance": "Use the separate Lot N entrance from Elroy Road; do not use COTA Boulevard for Lot N check-in. Lot N: Thursday 22 October, 07:00–19:00; Friday–Sunday, 09:00–17:00. Checkout Monday 26 October by noon. Arrange late arrival directly; access after reception hours is not guaranteed. Obtain passes and the return route at reception. Arrange an airport or rental-vehicle handoff that can carry your party and equipment. Buy groceries before the final approach. Set up, check the permitted route to your ticketed entrance and confirm accessible movement and campsite re-entry. Keep Thursday for arrival; Grand PrixView requires separate admission and enough time after setup. Keep a no-cook meal and charged phone power available. Arrange groceries before entering race-week traffic. If arrival and setup leave enough time, the optional Grand PrixView pit-lane walk runs 14:00–16:00 with separate Thursday admission and transport.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Campsite arrival and return", "to": "/camping-arrivals" }, { "label": "Camping setup and costs", "to": "/camping" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-23", "title": "Friday practice and an optional concert", "raceDay": true, "stops": [], "guidance": "Bring breakfast, drinking water and track-day snacks before arriving. Confirm which supplies the camp store has and when it opens. Lot N is on the Turn 3 side. Ask staff for the permitted pedestrian route to your ticketed area. The operator advertises free shuttles at Turns 3 and 6; confirm boarding points, accessibility and hours at check-in. They are not the Waterloo Park city shuttle. Choose the COTA concert only if your ticket permits access and you have confirmed the return to camp. Agree the route back to Lot N before leaving camp. After a concert, follow the open pedestrian route or confirmed local shuttle. Its final service is not published; arrange a return you can manage without relying on it. Carry a torch and keep campsite credentials with you. Keep an easy meal at camp for your return. Buy circuit food during its operating hours; do not rely on a late campsite kitchen. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry.", "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Campsite arrival and return", "to": "/camping-arrivals" }, { "label": "Camping setup and costs", "to": "/camping" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-24", "title": "Qualifying Saturday, then back to camp", "raceDay": true, "stops": [], "guidance": "Bring breakfast, drinking water and track-day snacks before arriving. Confirm which supplies the camp store has and when it opens. Lot N is on the Turn 3 side. Ask staff for the permitted pedestrian route to your ticketed area. The operator advertises free shuttles at Turns 3 and 6; confirm boarding points, accessibility and hours at check-in. They are not the Waterloo Park city shuttle. Leave the day clear for qualifying. Choose the evening concert or rest at camp; keep a meal ready for your return. Agree the route back to Lot N before leaving camp. After a concert, follow the open pedestrian route or confirmed local shuttle. Its final service is not published; arrange a return you can manage without relying on it. Carry a torch and keep campsite credentials with you. Keep an easy meal at camp for your return. Buy circuit food during its operating hours; do not rely on a late campsite kitchen. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry.", "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Campsite arrival and return", "to": "/camping-arrivals" }, { "label": "Camping setup and costs", "to": "/camping" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-25", "title": "Grand Prix Sunday and the last night at camp", "raceDay": true, "stops": [], "guidance": "Bring breakfast, drinking water and track-day snacks before arriving. Confirm which supplies the camp store has and when it opens. Lot N is on the Turn 3 side. Ask staff for the permitted pedestrian route to your ticketed area. The operator advertises free shuttles at Turns 3 and 6; confirm boarding points, accessibility and hours at check-in. They are not the Waterloo Park city shuttle. Keep Sunday for the race. Alesso starts at 17:30 at the Amphitheater; plan the return to Lot N before staying and leave time to prepare for Monday pack-down. Agree the route back to Lot N before leaving camp. After a concert, follow the open pedestrian route or confirmed local shuttle. Its final service is not published; arrange a return you can manage without relying on it. Carry a torch and keep campsite credentials with you. Keep an easy meal at camp for your return. Buy circuit food during its operating hours; do not rely on a late campsite kitchen. The drivers’ parade runs 13:00–13:30 from your permitted spectator area. After the race, the optional Fan Track Walk opens when staff permit; no fixed start time is published. Keep the return to your accommodation in the plan. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry.", "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Campsite arrival and return", "to": "/camping-arrivals" }, { "label": "Camping setup and costs", "to": "/camping" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "title": "Pack down and leave before noon", "guidance": "Leave by noon on Monday 26 October. Allow time to pack, collect waste and arrange RV servicing before the airport or rental return. Confirm any road or vehicle restrictions with staff. Confirm the vehicle exit, equipment collection and luggage handoff before the weekend. Keep departure free of fixed city visits and allow for race-week traffic.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Campsite arrival and return", "to": "/camping-arrivals" }, { "label": "Camping setup and costs", "to": "/camping" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] } ], "note": "Race admission is separate. Tent setups may include two tents and one vehicle; confirm party capacity. Standing rules allow up to six overnight visitors on a Lot N RV site. Use only permitted cooking equipment and observe current fire restrictions. Request the 22–26 October pitch total for your tent or RV, including taxes, compulsory fees and guest or vehicle charges. Declare dimensions and every guest; obtain payment and cancellation terms. Adjacent spaces are not guaranteed; groups should arrange arrival together. Wednesday early access requires separate confirmation. Pitch booking, race tickets and equipment are separate. Confirm service taxes or fees, deposits and cancellation terms before paying. Add only the services you need to your editable budget. The Budget tier supplies editable general spending allowances, not a Lot N tariff. Replace accommodation with the whole-stay pitch total and include tent or RV hire, fuel, showers, servicing, groceries and transfers without counting them twice. Flights are excluded. Saving this plan makes no reservation. Premium RV is not selected; its current listing is sold out. In My Itinerary, select your ticket or mark it already owned, confirm admission for each circuit day and enter your actual booking totals. Check the total stay length and every person's admission. Confirm accessible transfers and the complete return journey with the operator." }, { "id": "austin-six-nights-motorsport-week", "shortTitle": "Motorsport week", "title": "Six nights of karting, fan events and the Grand Prix", "budgetTierId": "budget", "summary": "Arrive Tuesday for simulators, Wednesday’s Downtown fan events and Thursday’s racing choices, then spend three full days at COTA.", "image": "/austin-f1/_guide/images/experiences/austin/k1-speed-austin-entrance-and-parking-approach-v1.webp", "imageAlt": "The K1 Speed entrance at McHale Court", "saveLabel": "Save motorsport week", "timeZone": "America/Chicago", "stays": [ { "placeId": "accommodation-citizenm-austin-downtown", "fromOffset": 0, "toOffset": 6, "note": "Six nights, Tuesday 20 to Monday 26 October. Replace with your chosen hotel and actual stay total." } ], "days": [ { "date": "2026-10-20", "title": "Arrive and drive a simulator", "guidance": "Settle into your hotel, then travel north for a booked Race Club session from its 17:00 opening. Move the activity to another free day after a late flight. Return to Downtown by a separately arranged city journey.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "race-club-austin", "period": "Optional Tuesday evening", "durationMinutes": 75, "note": "Book the Austin branch; allow check-in around the chosen 30- or 60-minute session." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-21", "title": "Power Paddock and the Williams Q&A", "guidance": "Visit Duracell earlier in its 11:00–20:00 opening, then leave for Williams before Albon’s 17:25 Q&A. His Duracell appearance time is still to be announced. Road to the Race, 17:00–21:30, is an alternative evening: replace the Q&A with the Long Center guide if that is your preference.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "duracell-power-paddock-austin", "period": "Wednesday afternoon", "durationMinutes": 90, "note": "Entry arrangements and prize participation follow Duracell’s event conditions." }, { "placeId": "williams-austin-fan-zone", "period": "Albon Q&A · starts 17:25", "durationMinutes": 90, "note": "Suggested visit allowance, not the published Q&A duration. Register in the Williams app; limited capacity." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-22", "title": "Kart racing and an F1 careers evening", "guidance": "Use K1’s noon opening for a walk-in kart session and leave room for queues. Pen to Pit Lane is the evening anchor, 17:30–20:30. Vowles at Williams, 18:00, is an alternative. For Grand PrixView’s 14:00–16:00 pit-lane walk, replace the kart outing and arrange circuit transport separately. If arrival and setup leave enough time, the optional Grand PrixView pit-lane walk runs 14:00–16:00 with separate Thursday admission and transport.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "k1-speed-austin", "period": "Optional Thursday from noon", "durationMinutes": 120, "note": "Editorial visit allowance; prepaid races are not a timed reservation. Drop this stop if queues threaten the evening booking." }, { "placeId": "red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin", "period": "Thursday 17:30–20:30", "durationMinutes": 180, "note": "Claim a free ticket and follow its Grand Ballroom check-in instructions." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-23", "title": "Friday practice at COTA", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "Give practice and the circuit return the whole day. Damon Hill’s 10:00 Williams Q&A is a city-first alternative; do not assume it fits before your shuttle. Maroon 5 is an optional circuit evening. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 08:00; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-24", "title": "Qualifying and your chosen circuit evening", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "Keep qualifying clear. Stay for Post Malone only with a workable return. The advertised Steiner/Red Flags show at ACL Live is cancelled. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-25", "title": "The Grand Prix and post-race choices", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "The race starts at 15:00. Allow for the drivers’ parade and optional staff-controlled track walk. Choose Alesso at 17:30 only around the final confirmed return to your hotel. The drivers’ parade runs 13:00–13:30 from your permitted spectator area. After the race, the optional Fan Track Walk opens when staff permit; no fixed start time is published. Keep the return to your accommodation in the plan. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection. Sunday’s busiest shuttle window is 09:30–12:15; aim to travel earlier. Alesso starts at 17:30. Shuttles run throughout Sunday, but the final return time is not published; confirm it with your pass provider before staying.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "title": "Departure or one last simulator session", "guidance": "Check out and arrange luggage collection before heading north. One Line normally opens Monday at 19:00, so it needs an evening flight with ample margin or an extra hotel night; it is not a morning departure stop.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] } ], "note": "Book six hotel nights for the early arrival. Select admission valid for each race day and arrange outward/return circuit transfers. Karting, simulator sessions and any ticketed city events use their own prices. Preserve the editable budget estimate and replace accommodation with your actual six-night total; flights excluded. In My Itinerary, select your ticket or mark it already owned, confirm admission for each circuit day and enter your actual booking totals. Check the total stay length and every person's admission. Confirm accessible transfers and the complete return journey with the operator." }, { "id": "austin-four-nights-motorsport", "shortTitle": "Race-first fan weekend", "title": "Four nights with fan access and three COTA days", "budgetTierId": "budget", "summary": "Arrive Thursday for an F1 talk or city fan visit, then keep Friday–Sunday for the racing.", "image": "/austin-f1/_guide/images/experiences/austin/k1-speed-austin-entrance-and-parking-approach-v1.webp", "imageAlt": "The K1 Speed entrance at McHale Court", "saveLabel": "Save fan weekend", "timeZone": "America/Chicago", "stays": [ { "placeId": "accommodation-citizenm-austin-downtown", "fromOffset": 0, "toOffset": 4, "note": "Four nights, Thursday 22 to Monday 26 October." } ], "days": [ { "date": "2026-10-22", "title": "Arrive and choose your Thursday fan event", "guidance": "Settle into your hotel before the evening. Pen to Pit Lane, 17:30–20:30, and Vowles at Williams, 18:00, are alternatives; pick one. Grand PrixView at COTA requires an earlier arrival, its own admission and circuit transport. If arrival and setup leave enough time, the optional Grand PrixView pit-lane walk runs 14:00–16:00 with separate Thursday admission and transport.", "stops": [ { "placeId": "red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin", "period": "Thursday 17:30–20:30", "durationMinutes": 180, "note": "Claim a free ticket and follow its Grand Ballroom check-in instructions." } ], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-23", "title": "Friday practice at COTA", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "Give practice and the circuit return the whole day. Damon Hill’s 10:00 Williams Q&A is a city-first alternative; do not assume it fits before your shuttle. Maroon 5 is an optional circuit evening. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 08:00; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-24", "title": "Qualifying and your chosen circuit evening", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "Keep qualifying clear. Stay for Post Malone only with a workable return. The advertised Steiner/Red Flags show at ACL Live is cancelled. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-25", "title": "The Grand Prix and post-race choices", "raceDay": true, "guidance": "The race starts at 15:00. Allow for the drivers’ parade and optional staff-controlled track walk. Choose Alesso at 17:30 only around the final confirmed return to your hotel. The drivers’ parade runs 13:00–13:30 from your permitted spectator area. After the race, the optional Fan Track Walk opens when staff permit; no fixed start time is published. Keep the return to your accommodation in the plan. Carry admission valid for today; accommodation and transport bookings do not include race entry. Official shuttles are expected to start around 07:30; confirm your pass departure and hotel connection. Sunday’s busiest shuttle window is 09:30–12:15; aim to travel earlier. Alesso starts at 17:30. Shuttles run throughout Sunday, but the final return time is not published; confirm it with your pass provider before staying.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Race and concert programme", "to": "/race-week" }, { "label": "Ticketed viewing areas", "to": "/circuit" } ] }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "title": "Departure or one last simulator session", "guidance": "Check out and arrange luggage collection before heading north. One Line normally opens Monday at 19:00, so it needs an evening flight with ample margin or an extra hotel night; it is not a morning departure stop.", "stops": [], "parts": [ { "label": "Tickets, choices and estimated budget", "to": "/my-itinerary" }, { "label": "Motorsport activities and week planning", "to": "/motorsport-experiences" }, { "label": "Fan events and appearance updates", "to": "/#driver-diary" }, { "label": "Outward and return transport", "to": "/getting-to-austin" }, { "label": "Accommodation choices", "to": "/where-to-stay" }, { "label": "Optional Austin experiences", "to": "/things-to-do" } ] } ], "note": "Thursday–Monday hotel stay with three full circuit days. Wednesday’s events need an extra night. Enter actual hotel, admission and transport totals in the editable planner; flights excluded. In My Itinerary, select your ticket or mark it already owned, confirm admission for each circuit day and enter your actual booking totals. Check the total stay length and every person's admission. Confirm accessible transfers and the complete return journey with the operator." } ], "briefings": [ { "id": "austin-transport-download", "eyebrow": "Save before travelling", "title": "Keep your Austin transport guide offline", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-20", "paragraphs": [ "Get the eight-page PDF with city shuttles, parking, rideshare, ticket entrances, accessible travel, airport connections and campsite arrivals. It includes the return journey and the details still to be confirmed." ], "note": "Sign up for Austin Grand Prix updates to unlock the download. Save the official maps and your booking instructions separately; the PDF does not update automatically.", "links": [ { "to": "/#race-guide-signup", "label": "Sign up and download the Austin transport PDF" }, { "to": "/getting-to-austin", "label": "Read the transport guide online" } ] }, { "id": "austin-ticket-choices", "eyebrow": "2026 tickets", "title": "Choose your admission days, then your view", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-12", "facts": [ { "label": "Reserved seating", "value": "Compare Turn 1, Turn 4, Turn 9, Turn 12 and Turn 15 offers. Main Grandstand and Turn 19 three-day offers are marked sold out; keep your existing ticket in the planner if you already own one." }, { "label": "General Admission and Flex Pass", "value": "Three-day grounds passes and Flex Passes are sold out. General Admission has no reserved seat; Flex Pass holders should use the different seating assignment shown for each day." }, { "label": "One day at COTA", "value": "Advertised day prices start at $109.13 Friday, $271.60 Saturday and $249 Sunday. Select your viewing area with the seller to see its price and conditions. A single-day ticket covers only that day." }, { "label": "Thursday Grand PrixView", "value": "Thursday admission starts at $20. Holders of three-day race or hospitality tickets purchased directly from COTA can claim a separate free Thursday ticket. COTALAND admission costs extra; arrange Thursday transport separately." }, { "label": "Hospitality", "value": "Compare The Terrace, Guest House, Club SI and Paddock Club inclusions. The Terrace charges separately for alcohol and premium parking. Club SI and Paddock Club require an availability enquiry; Champions Club is sold out." }, { "label": "Williams supporters", "value": "The Williams package starts at $747 for Turn 4 sections 1–2, with a cap, flag and merchandise discount. A driver meeting is a sweepstakes opportunity, not guaranteed access; confirm your exact seat and level." } ], "note": "Prices are per person and subject to availability. Check taxes, fees and exact seating before payment. A saved choice does not reserve a ticket.", "links": [ { "to": "/#plan-your-trip", "label": "Choose your race ticket in the planner" }, { "to": "/getting-to-austin#austin-ticket-arrivals", "label": "Connect your viewing area and arrival" }, { "to": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/tickets/", "label": "Open COTA ticket sales" } ], "sources": [ { "label": "COTA · ticket products", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/tickets/" } ] }, { "id": "austin-shuttle-choices", "eyebrow": "Hotel → departure → COTA", "title": "Choose the whole journey before buying a shuttle pass", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-13", "facts": [ { "label": "Waterloo Park shuttle", "value": "Reach Waterloo Park using the departure instructions on your pass. The downtown service arrives on the Grand Plaza side of COTA; continue to the entrance and seat shown on your race ticket. Advertised from $49; select the date and pass duration before comparing totals." }, { "label": "Travis County Expo Center shuttle", "value": "Arrange travel from your hotel to the Expo Center. The 2026 parking map places this arrival at McAngus; follow the signed tram connection to Grand Plaza and confirm boarding instructions with staff. Advertised from $34; select the date and pass duration before comparing totals." }, { "label": "Park ’n Ride", "value": "Follow the origin and approach on your parking pass. The COTA arrival is near Turn 11, separate from the downtown and Expo services. Check the parking seller for the correct lot, days and shuttle inclusion." }, { "label": "McAngus rideshare", "value": "Follow the McAngus drop-off instructions in your booking. Rideshare cannot use the restricted section of COTA Boulevard. Take the complimentary tram from North McAngus to Grand Plaza, then follow your ticket’s entrance instructions. Price and pickup availability depend on your booking." } ], "note": "Race admission and transport are separate purchases. Downtown shuttles arrive at Grand Plaza; Expo and rideshare arrivals use McAngus with an onward tram connection. Follow the instructions for your own pass.", "links": [ { "to": "https://www.gofevo.com/group/2026f1shuttles", "label": "Choose an official shuttle pass" }, { "to": "https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-parking", "label": "Choose COTA parking" }, { "to": "/where-to-stay", "label": "Compare hotel bases" } ], "sources": [ { "label": "COTA · 2026 shuttles", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/shuttles/" }, { "label": "COTA · 2026 parking and arrival map", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" }, { "label": "COTA · 2026 arrival guide", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/" } ] }, { "id": "austin-concert-access", "eyebrow": "After the track action", "title": "Check what your ticket already includes", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-13", "facts": [ { "label": "Friday · Maroon 5", "value": "A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Friday includes general concert admission. The floor upgrade is advertised at $89 including its $10 fee; confirm any taxes at payment." }, { "label": "Super Stage approach", "value": "Enter the Festival Lawn through the Infield Entrance near Tunnel 2 and The Ranch, or between Turns 10 and 11. Collect any concert-upgrade wristband before heading to the stage; follow the collection and entry instructions for your upgrade." }, { "label": "Saturday · Post Malone", "value": "A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Saturday includes general concert admission. Floor and premium upgrades are offered separately; check the seller for prices." }, { "label": "Sunday · Alesso", "value": "Alesso starts at 17:30 at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Sunday includes general concert admission; a floor upgrade is offered separately. Use Grand Plaza for the Amphitheater." }, { "label": "Friday · daytime music", "value": "At The Ranch: BARTLY 10:15, Restos 11:30, Jennifer Foster & the Audacity 14:30. At La Cantina: Mariachi Voz de Pasión 10:15, Grupo Morros 11:30, Los Alcos 14:30." }, { "label": "Saturday · daytime music", "value": "At The Ranch: Monica Valli 10:30, Mayeux & Broussard 13:45, Next of Kin 17:15. At La Cantina: Midnight Navy 10:30, Andrea Daniela 13:45, Carrie Rodriguez 17:15." }, { "label": "Sunday · daytime music", "value": "At The Ranch: LeTrainiump 10:00, Moving Panoramas 12:30, Nakia & the Never Not Now 13:45. At La Cantina: lluvii 10:00, SANA SANA MUSICA 12:30, Gina Chavez 13:45. Leave time to reach your viewing area before the 15:00 Grand Prix." }, { "label": "Hospitality guests", "value": "The Guest House and Club SI include Friday and Saturday on-track concert upgrades. The Terrace includes a Super Stage standing upgrade; dedicated concert entry costs extra. Check your package before buying another upgrade." }, { "label": "Getting home", "value": "Friday and Saturday return shuttles finish 60 minutes after the music ends. Allow time to reach the correct queue from the stage. Confirm Sunday’s final return before staying for Alesso." } ], "note": "All times are local to Austin. Exact Maroon 5 and Post Malone start times are still to be announced. Daytime listings show start times only. For race tickets bought from another seller, confirm concert admission before travelling; checkpoint admission may cost extra. A concert upgrade alone does not include F1 admission. You need a race ticket valid for the concert day.", "links": [ { "to": "https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage", "label": "Compare concert upgrades" }, { "to": "/getting-to-austin#austin-return-plan", "label": "Plan your return journey" } ], "sources": [ { "label": "COTA · 2026 shuttles", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/shuttles/" }, { "label": "COTA · 2026 parking and arrival map", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" }, { "label": "COTA · 2026 arrival guide", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/" }, { "label": "COTA · American Soundtrack programme", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/lineup/" }, { "label": "COTA / Ticketmaster · concert upgrades", "url": "https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage" } ] }, { "id": "austin-local-area-days", "eyebrow": "Three extra-day plans", "title": "Choose one area, then leave room for the return", "facts": [ { "label": "South Austin and Driftwood", "value": "Start with the Wildflower Center, then continue to the original Salt Lick. Pre-purchase the garden and arrange a car or driver for both directions. Keep one driver alcohol-free. The Blanton is the city fallback if weather or transport makes the regional plan unsuitable." }, { "label": "Lockhart park and barbecue", "value": "Reserve Lockhart State Park, walk before the heat of the day and choose Black’s or Kreuz as the main meal. A second smokehouse works as a shared tasting stop, not another full lunch. Keep the Monday plan here: both restaurants and the park publish Monday opening." }, { "label": "Johnson City and the Hill Country", "value": "On Wednesday–Saturday, pair Science Mill with the nearby NPS visitor centre. Pedernales Falls is a separate outdoor anchor: reserve entry and replace part of the museum day rather than stacking all three visits." }, { "label": "Family and indoor fallback", "value": "Science Mill is the family-focused indoor option from Wednesday to Saturday. The Blanton is the central Austin fallback Tuesday–Sunday and is closed Monday. Check the selected date before cancelling a road plan." }, { "label": "Cars, drivers and alcohol", "value": "These extensions need a pre-booked car, rental vehicle or driver. Agree the pickup, final Austin drop-off and any waiting time in advance. Do not combine tasting or drinks with driving." }, { "label": "Protect the race weekend", "value": "Keep Friday–Sunday clear for COTA. Use Monday–Wednesday after the race for extensions, or add them before Thursday. Do not place a substantial regional day between a late concert return and an early circuit departure." } ], "note": "Opening hours are ordinary schedules, not a guarantee for every race-week date. Reserve state-park entry, recheck alerts and confirm every regional return before departure.", "links": [ { "to": "/itineraries", "label": "Save the seven-night Austin extension" }, { "to": "/things-to-do", "label": "Compare every Austin and Hill Country visit" }, { "to": "/getting-to-austin", "label": "Plan COTA transport separately" } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center · visit", "url": "https://www.wildflower.org/visit" }, { "label": "Blanton Museum of Art · visit", "url": "https://blantonmuseum.org/visit/" }, { "label": "Lockhart State Park · visitor information", "url": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart" }, { "label": "Science Mill · autumn hours", "url": "https://www.sciencemill.org/hours-of-operation" }, { "label": "LBJ National Historical Park · visitor centres", "url": "https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm" }, { "label": "Pedernales Falls State Park · visitor information", "url": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls" } ] } ] }, "itineraryPolicy": "Templates retain their published edition, timings and assumptions. A historical template is not a confirmed timetable for another year. Personalise using the current schedule, ticket eligibility, arrival point, accommodation and transfer buffers.", "schedule": { "guideLabel": "Austin", "event": "Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2026", "circuit": "Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin, Texas", "dates": "22–25 October 2026; F1 sessions 23–25 October", "timezone": "Austin local time (America/Chicago, UTC−5)", "status": "F1 and F1 Academy times confirmed; two Porsche race times awaiting confirmation", "programmeConfirmed": true, "strictEditionMatch": true, "sourceYear": 2026, "preliminary": false, "timesEstimated": false, "formatLabel": "Practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix.", "series_included": [ "Formula 1", "F1 Academy", "Porsche Carrera Cup North America", "Masters Historic Racing", "Grand PrixView" ], "note": "Thursday admission is separate from the Friday–Sunday programme. Saturday and Sunday Porsche race times await confirmation. Times may change; check the organiser before travel.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-msc-cruises-united-states-grand-prix-2026.2u6li2pzNhPzL3TSYaagrm", "sourceLabel": "Formula 1 · official timetable", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-13", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-msc-cruises-united-states-grand-prix-2026.2u6li2pzNhPzL3TSYaagrm", "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/schedule/", "https://www.f1academy.com/Racing-Series/Results?raceid=27", "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/" ], "editorialNotes": { "supportTimeConflict": "Reviewed 13 October 2026. F1 Academy’s Round 5 timetable corroborates COTA: Saturday Reverse Grid 14:45–15:20 and Sunday Feature 10:40–11:10. These replace the conflicting generic F1 listings. Porsche remains unresolved: F1 lists Saturday 14:35–15:15 and Sunday 10:35–11:15, while COTA lists Saturday 17:55–18:35 and Sunday 11:50–12:30. The series calendar confirms the round but supplies no session times. Preserve the two Porsche race days and identities without timestamps. Press conferences and hot laps remain omitted because listing them does not establish spectator participation.", "pitWalk": "COTA’s live 2026 programme lists 14:00–16:00 on 22 October. Its access FAQ still says timing will follow; use the programme for timing and the FAQ for Thursday-ticket and Grand Plaza entry requirements." }, "venueAccess": { "timezone": "America/Chicago", "note": "Thursday requires separate admission. Friday–Sunday entry follows the day and area on your ticket. 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Continue along the spectator route to Turn 9 seating or the northern GA banks." }, { "id": "austin-gate-grand-plaza", "shortLabel": "GP", "name": "Grand Plaza entrance", "coordinates": [ -97.640767, 30.137519 ], "servicedStandIds": [ "austin-turn-12-grandstand", "austin-turn-15-grandstand", "austin-turn-19-grandstand", "austin-turn-19-lower", "austin-turn-16-ga", "austin-turn-19-20-ga-hill", "austin-guest-house-turn-20" ], "primaryTransitLink": "Downtown shuttle · McAngus tram transfer · Grand Plaza.", "walkLabel": "Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area.", "accessibility": "For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600.", "confidence": "Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map.", "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "editionYear": 2026, "visitorDescription": "Enter through Grand Plaza for the Turn 12, Turn 15 and Turn 19 side. 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Follow the current shuttle signage toward Grand Plaza; the marker is the arrival area, not a numbered bay.", "confidence": "Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location.", "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" }, { "id": "austin-expo-arrival", "shortLabel": "Expo", "name": "Expo Center shuttle arrival — McAngus", "mode": "shuttle", "coordinates": [ -97.646804, 30.141294 ], "onward": "From Travis County Expo Center. Follow the McAngus transfer signs towards Grand Plaza, then continue to your recommended entrance.", "confidence": "Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location.", "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" }, { "id": "austin-rideshare", "shortLabel": "Rideshare", "name": "North McAngus rideshare handoff", "mode": "rideshare", "coordinates": [ -97.644916, 30.143796 ], "onward": "Rideshare uses North McAngus. Take the complimentary tram to Grand Plaza; rideshare vehicles cannot use COTA Boulevard.", "confidence": "Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location.", "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/" }, { "id": "austin-park-ride", "shortLabel": "P&R", "name": "Park ’n Ride arrival — Turn 11", "mode": "shuttle", "coordinates": [ -97.623401, 30.139612 ], "onward": "This drop-off is near Turn 11, separate from both the downtown and Expo Center shuttles. Match the return service to your parking pass.", "confidence": "Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location.", "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" } ], "transitLinks": [ { "id": "austin-downtown-final-approach", "name": "Downtown shuttle · final COTA Boulevard approach, schematic", "mode": "shuttle", "coordinates": [ [ -97.645065, 30.133794 ], [ -97.644415, 30.134461 ], [ -97.643811, 30.135091 ], [ -97.643092, 30.135768 ] ], "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" } ], "ticketAssignments": [ { "standId": "austin-club-si", "blocks": "Club SI hospitality credential", "gateId": "austin-gate-gate-14", "gateLabel": "Gate 14", "stations": [ "Grand Plaza / downtown shuttle arrival area" ], "prm": false, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-club-si-drft/", "note": "Exclusive entry beside Lot D for Club SI credential holders. Arrange accessible arrival assistance with COTA.", "editionYear": 2026 } ], "ticketApproaches": [ { "standId": "austin-main-upper-club", "gateId": "austin-gate-main", "gateLabel": "Main Grandstand", "kind": "recommended", "editionYear": 2026, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "note": "Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section." }, { "standId": "austin-main-mezzanine", "gateId": "austin-gate-main", "gateLabel": "Main Grandstand", "kind": "recommended", "editionYear": 2026, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "note": "Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section." }, { "standId": "austin-main-lower", "gateId": "austin-gate-main", "gateLabel": "Main Grandstand", "kind": "recommended", "editionYear": 2026, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "note": "Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section." }, { "standId": "austin-main-lower-trackside", "gateId": "austin-gate-main", "gateLabel": "Main Grandstand", "kind": "recommended", "editionYear": 2026, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "note": "Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section." }, { "standId": "austin-turn-1-grandstand", "gateId": "austin-gate-turn-1", "gateLabel": "Turn 1", "kind": "recommended", "editionYear": 2026, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "note": "Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section." }, { "standId": "austin-turn-4-grandstand", "gateId": "austin-gate-turn-3", "gateLabel": "Turns 3–5", "kind": "recommended", "editionYear": 2026, "sourceUrl": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg", "note": "Your reserved ticket is 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Edit each day separately, with time for meals, transfers and rest.\n\n[See the plan]()[Add more stops ↗]()\n\ncitizenM Austin Downtown\n\n### Plan your itinerary\n\nTravel dates\n\nCheck-in Check-out\n\nDates save automatically. Your saved stops stay available.\n\n Travellers\n\nAdults\n\nChildren\n\n Daily start Daily start\n\nLocal time (Austin) . Race sessions keep their published times.\n\nSaved trips\n\n![citizenM Austin Downtown]()\n\nYour basecamp\n\n#### citizenM Austin Downtown\n\nYour home for race weekend in Austin. Settle in, explore and make the most of your stay.\n\n[Change hotel]()\n\nLocation\n\nDowntown; Colorado Street\n\nYour stay\n\nBudget · Design-forward downtown hotel\n\nCircuit access\n\n[Plan your route]()\n\n![Formula 1]()\n\n**Austin** Race weekend / 2026\n\nYour weekend, at a glance\n\n#### A perfectly timed race weekend.\n\nFrom arrival to the chequered flag. Your days, built around the race schedule.\n\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\n\nLoading your trip…\n\nKeep your trip across devices\n\n### Flights\n\n Not selected [Find flights]()\n\n#### Your airport AUS\n\nChoose a flight to save times and fares.\n\nHotel arrival\n\nThu 22 Oct\n\nReturn\n\nMon 26 Oct\n\nAirports & flight preferences\n\nChoose your departure airport. → Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)\n\n### Tickets\n\n Ticket choice [Change ticket]()\n\nF1 · Free Practice 1: admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\nF1 · Free Practice 2: admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\nF1 · Free Practice 3: admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\nF1 · Grand Prix Qualifying: admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\nF1 · Drivers’ Parade: admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\nF1 · National Anthem: admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\nF1 · Grand Prix (56 laps): admission still needs arranging for this date and viewing area.\n\n### Start with a ready-made itinerary.\n\nChoose a plan for your dates, with a suggested stay and race-week stops. Then add your favourite places and make each day your own.\n\nCurrency\n\nPrices shown in USD.\n\n1 / 3 · Local\n\n![Red-lit glass entrance and mural at citizenM Austin Downtown]()\n\n Local energy\n\n**USD 1,655** estimated per person · excluding flights\n\n#### The local fan.\n\nBig race. Local discoveries.\n\nYour ticket\n\n3-Day General Admission (GA)\n\nYour stay\n\nDowntown hotel allowance\n\nGetting around\n\nOfficial shuttles & local transfers\n\nAt the table\n\nTaco Trucks & Casual Dining\n\nSee cost breakdown\n\nEconomy: Select flights to add their price to this tier.\n\n**Budget Fan (GA & Downtown)**\n\nGeneral Admission, a downtown hotel such as citizenM, official shuttles and casual dining. Adjust these spending estimates for your bookings.\n\nEstimated per person · 4 nights · two adults sharing.\n\n3-Day General Admission (GA)\n\nUSD 425\n\nDowntown hotel allowance\n\nUSD 480\n\nOfficial shuttles & local transfers\n\nUSD 160\n\nConcessions & Water\n\nUSD 220\n\nTaco Trucks & Casual Dining\n\nUSD 260\n\nTeam Cap, eSIM & Barton Springs\n\nUSD 110\n\n![Concrete entrance canopy and rounded window grid at The LINE Austin]()\n\n The sweet spot\n\n**USD 3,385** estimated per person · excluding flights\n\n#### Comfort, with character.\n\nMake yourself at home.\n\nYour ticket\n\n3-Day Reserved Grandstand (Turn 12 or 15)\n\nYour stay\n\nDowntown hotel allowance\n\nGetting around\n\nOfficial Downtown Waterloo Express Shuttle\n\nAt the table\n\nTerry Black's BBQ & Rainey St Drinks\n\nSee cost breakdown\n\nPremium economy: Select flights to add their price to this tier.\n\n**The Sweet-Spot Fan (Most Popular)**\n\nReserved seating at Turn 12 or 15, a downtown base such as The LINE, and Waterloo Park shuttles. Adjust estimates for your dates and purchases.\n\nEstimated per person · 4 nights · two adults sharing.\n\n3-Day Reserved Grandstand (Turn 12 or 15)\n\nUSD 850\n\nDowntown hotel allowance\n\nUSD 1,100\n\nOfficial Downtown Waterloo Express Shuttle\n\nUSD 175\n\nConcessions, Meals & Beer\n\nUSD 480\n\nTerry Black's BBQ & Rainey St Drinks\n\nUSD 550\n\nTeam Polo, Barton Springs & Souvenirs\n\nUSD 230\n\n![Tree-lined guest entrance at Four Seasons Hotel Austin]()\n\n VIP · The exceptional\n\n**USD 13,900** estimated per person · excluding flights\n\n#### Trackside, elevated.\n\nYour weekend, beautifully considered.\n\nYour ticket\n\nPremium ticket or hospitality allowance\n\nYour stay\n\n5-Star Luxury (Austin Proper / Four Seasons)\n\nGetting around\n\nPrivate transport & parking allowance\n\nAt the table\n\nUchi / Red Ash Fine Dining\n\nSee cost breakdown\n\nFirst class: Select flights to add their price to this tier.\n\n**Luxury VIP Experience**\n\nA premium ticket or hospitality package, a luxury downtown hotel and pre-booked private transport. Compare package inclusions and add any separate concert upgrade.\n\nEstimated per person · 4 nights · two adults sharing.\n\nPremium ticket or hospitality allowance\n\nUSD 6,500\n\n5-Star Luxury (Austin Proper / Four Seasons)\n\nUSD 3,200\n\nPrivate transport & parking allowance\n\nUSD 1,800\n\nCatering if included; add meals otherwise\n\nUSD 0\n\nUchi / Red Ash Fine Dining\n\nUSD 1,400\n\nConcert upgrades & team kit allowance\n\nUSD 1,000\n\n**Budget Fan (GA & Downtown): USD 1,655 per person, excluding flights.** Estimated cost for 4 nights · two adults sharing.\n\nThe map and schedule show this day only. Each day starts afresh. Cyan shows walks; gold shows suggested road transfers, including the return to your hotel. Transfers need arranging; these are not scheduled bus routes.\n\n**Loading the map** Find your bearings in a moment.\n\nCircuit entrance\n\n1. 0\n\n **citizenM Austin Downtown** 09:00 · Leave hotel\n2. 1\n\n **F1 · Free Practice 1** 12:30 · Saved stop\n3. 2\n\n **F1 · Free Practice 2** 16:00 · Saved stop\n\n4 stops · transfer to stop 1 · about 1 min walking\n\nAdmission estimate **No admission costs** 1 adult\n\n#### Your day\n\n4 stops · 1 min walking · Return to citizenM Austin Downtown between 17:51 and 18:42\n\n Day\n\n1. **09:00**\n\n Start your day **Start from your hotel**\n\n Fixed\n\n Budget\n\n ##### [citizenM Austin Downtown]()\n\n Downtown; Colorado Street\n\n Arrange a transfer To F1 · Free Practice 1 · time not included\n2. **12:30** 60 min at this stop\n\n Motorsport **Race session**\n\n ##### [F1 · Free Practice 1]()\n\n Free Practice 1 at Circuit of the Americas. Arrange and pay for a ticket valid for this session separately. Circuit of the Americas\n\n [View the event schedule]()\n\n Edit timing & travel\n\n Move to day\n\n Start time Follows the previous stop\n\n Stay for (minutes) Next leg\n\n 1 min\n3. **16:00** 60 min at this stop\n\n Motorsport **Race session**\n\n ##### [F1 · Free Practice 2]()\n\n Free Practice 2 at Circuit of the Americas. Arrange and pay for a ticket valid for this session separately. Circuit of the Americas\n\n [View the event schedule]()\n\n Edit timing & travel\n\n Move to day\n\n Start time Follows the previous stop\n\n Stay for (minutes) Next leg\n\n Arrange a transfer Road transfer: F1 · Free Practice 2 → citizenM Austin Downtown · time not included\n4. Earliest **17:51** Plan for **18:42** Overnight\n\n Stay **Hotel**\n\n Budget\n\n ##### [citizenM Austin Downtown]()\n\n Downtown; Colorado Street\n\n Earliest hotel arrival 17:51; plan for about 18:42 in race-weekend conditions. This allows 0–0 minutes to leave the grandstand and reach your transport stop, plus 41–77 minutes for waiting, transit and the final hotel connection. Your selected stay. Arrange and pay for your room separately.\n\n Edit timing & travel\n\n Move to day\n\n Start time Follows the previous stop\n\n Stay" }