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 day · Updated 23 August 2026

What to bring to the United States Grand Prix

A compact essentials list that starts with the current venue rules.

01

Ticket, identity and power

Carry the valid ticket, required ID, charged phone, approved battery and essential medication. Save the ticket, map and return route offline.

02

Weather and hearing

Use sun protection, hearing protection, refillable water where permitted, a compact rain layer and shoes suitable for grass, dust and long distances.

03

Keep the bag conservative

COTA security and permitted-item rules control bag size, chairs, containers, cameras and food. Recheck the current event list before every entry day.

  • Recheck bag dimensions
  • Avoid glass and hard containers
  • Label essential medication
  • Leave prohibited items at the hotel

Primary sources

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