United States F1 Schedule and Travel Guide
Get ready for the United States Grand Prix with our Race Ready guide, covering the Austin F1 schedule, travel and accommodation
Welcome to the Race Ready for the United States F1 Grand Prix, taking place in Austin, from 18-20 October.
We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience. The 2024 race is still on sale – book your United States F1 Grand Prix tickets here.
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.
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT-5) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:10 | 15:10 | MASTERS HISTORIC | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 10:20 | 16:20 | MASTERS ENDURANCE LEGENDS | FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 12:30 | 18:30 | FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 13:45 | 19:45 | FORMULA 1 | PIRELLI HOT LAPS |
| 15:30 | 21:30 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 16:30 | 22:30 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (Sat) | MASTERS ENDURANCE LEGENDS | SECOND QUALIFYING SESSION |
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT-5) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:50 | 15:50 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 10:45 | 16:45 | MASTERS ENDURANCE LEGENDS | FIRST RACE |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT RACE |
| 13:50 | 19:50 | FORMULA 1 | PIRELLI HOT LAPS |
| 14:40 | 20:40 | MASTERS HISTORIC | FIRST RACE |
| 15:40 | 21:40 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | FIRST RACE |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION |
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT-5) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 14:30 | MASTERS ENDURANCE LEGENDS | SECOND RACE |
| 10:00 | 16:00 | MASTERS HISTORIC | SECOND RACE |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | SECOND RACE |
| 12:30 | 18:30 | FORMULA 1 | PIRELLI HOT LAPS |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION |
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.
Austin is also a Sprint weekend. Catch up on the rules and format of the Sprint races in 2024 here.
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 2024 line-up is Eminem, who will also appear at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December, and Sting.
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?
It is essential to have your priorities in order when planning your trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Use the map above to help you in your 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 | TRACK STATS |
|---|---|
| FIRST GRAND PRIX | 2012 |
| LAP LENGTH | 5.513 km |
| LAP RECORD | 1:36.169 Charles Leclerc (2019) |
| LAPS | 56 |
| RACE DISTANCE | 308.405km |
| TURNS | 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.
Important Information
Emergencies
911 is the general emergency number
Good to Know
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.
Prohibited Items at the United States Grand Prix.
Customer Service
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FAQs
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