Race Grid Guide

Transport is part of the ticket plan: Circuit of the Americas is outside central Austin. Buy the correct parking or shuttle product before race weekend and use the organiser's final route instructions.

Race weekend · Updated 23 August 2026

What time does the 2026 United States Grand Prix start?

The confirmed Sunday start in Austin, with UTC context and an arrival-planning checklist.

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Sunday start: 15:00 local

Formula 1 currently lists the race at 20:00 UTC on 25 Oct, equivalent to 15:00 in Austin.

02

Do not arrive at start time

Transport controls, security, ticket-zone walks and pre-race ceremonies require a substantial buffer.

  • Save the mobile ticket offline
  • Use the assigned gate
  • Allow for transport queues
  • Be seated before the formation lap
03

Recheck during race week

Broadcast times are not gate times. Confirm the live event programme and any schedule change through Formula 1 and the organiser.

Primary sources

Operational facts are checked against the organiser, government, FIA or Formula 1. External links open the controlling source.