COTA expands USGP weekend with ‘Grand PrixView Thursday’

Circuit of The Americas is expanding its Formula 1 United States Grand Prix experience with the debut of Grand PrixView Thursday, a new Thursday event that gives fans an affordable way to explore the COTA campus before race weekend officially gets underway.

Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 22, Grand PrixView Thursday adds a fourth day to the U.S. Grand Prix weekend with track action from F1 Academy – the all-female open-wheel race series that supports F1 events – fan villages across the property, first access to the F1 Fan Zone, a Formula 1 Pit Lane Walk, merchandise shopping, and the option to experience COTALAND before the weekend fills up. Standalone Grand PrixView Thursday tickets are available for just $20.

"We're always looking for ways to make F1 more accessible." said Bobby Epstein, chairman and founder of COTA. "Grand PrixView Thursday is like an open house for our Central Texas community. For just $20, you can come, get up close with F1 and see what all the excitement is about."

Grand PrixView Thursday highlights include:

F1 Academy – A chance to explore the F1 Academy Paddock and watch the all-female race series showcasing the next generation of motorsports stars, take to the track as teams and drivers prepare for the weekend ahead.

Pit Lane Walk – Fans will have the opportunity to walk the Formula 1 Pit Lane, getting an up-close look at the garages and team preparations before racing begins.

COTALAND – Experience a no-lines day at COTALAND, Austin's first major theme park, before the weekend fills. COTALAND admission is sold separately and is not included with a Grand PrixView Thursday ticket.

Explore the Villages – Explore fan villages across the property, including La Cantina, The Ranch and Lonestar Land.

First Access to the F1 Fan Zone – Be among the first to experience the F1 Fan Zone before the full weekend crowd arrives.

Shop Without the Crowds – Shop official Formula 1, team, COTA, Austin and United States Grand Prix merchandise stores before the weekend rush.

Tickets and Access – Grand PrixView Thursday is included at no additional cost for all current three-day ticket and three-day hospitality holders, who can claim Thursday admission in advance. Fans without a weekend ticket can purchase standalone Grand PrixView Thursday tickets starting at $20.