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The team announces F1 simulators, a chance to try a pit-stop mechanic challenge on a real F1 car, historic team memorabilia and a 2026 Mercedes show car. The Mercedes-Benz MANUFAKTUR display, AMG GT 4-Door Coupé and Trackside with Meta AI activation add technology and road-car experiences alongside the racing.\n\nEntry is free. Food vendors and the team store are separate purchases; daily giveaways have their own eligibility and participation conditions. Opening hours, registration arrangements and age restrictions have not yet been published by the team, so check those before setting out. No driver attendance or appointment is announced.\n\nThursday is the simplest fit for a city-based arrival day once your opening-time check is complete. Choose it instead of a fixed circuit activity if your available hours overlap. On Friday–Sunday, allow for the full COTA exit and city journey; do not assume the hub will still be open after the concerts.\n\n![Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin, Austin]()\n\nMotorsport & circuit experiences **Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin** Austin\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n 22–25 October · opening hours to be confirmed\n2. 02\n\n Free entry; purchases are separate\n3. 03\n\n No driver appointment announced\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nTry Mercedes simulators and a pit-stop challenge at a free downtown fan hub, 22–25 October.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree entry\n\nFree entry. Food, drinks and merchandise cost extra; giveaway entry is not guaranteed race admission.\n\n#### When to visit\n\n22–25 October 2026. Daily opening and closing times to be confirmed; check the team before travel.\n\nAllow 60–90 minutes once opening hours are announced, plus queues\n\n#### Getting there\n\nMercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin\n\n400 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701\n\nHead to 400 Congress Avenue and follow the temporary Fan Hub signs. This is the surface event site, not the Frost Bank building at 401 Congress. Arrange a legal nearby pickup separately. Confirm the accessible entrance and simulator/pit-stop participation with the organiser; a standard parking listing does not establish event access or parking.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nCheck the official team announcement for opening hours, registration and entry requirements. No personal driver meeting is included or announced. Simulator and pit-stop participation may involve queues; confirm any age or access conditions with staff.\n\n[Check visiting and booking details]()\n\n#### Plan your return\n\nArrange the separate city journey to your hotel. A COTA shuttle pass does not cover this Fan Hub visit. Leave time for your next booking and confirm closing hours before attempting a visit after returning from the circuit.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / Austin\n\n### More things to do\n*in Austin*\n\nExplore Austin activities, sights and places to eat. 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