Formula 1 Austin Tickets

Experience Circuit of The Americas

• Only track in the United States built specifically for Formula 1
• Total length of the circuit is 3.41 miles (5.49 kilometers)
• Track is counterclockwise due to the overwhelming number of left-hand turns
• Capacity is approximately 120,000 fans
• Deliberate widening of the circuit in the corners, to encourage drivers to follow multiple racing lines
• There are 20 turns (11 left, 9 right) and a total elevation change of over 130 feet, including a long and steep uphill run into the hairpin Turn 1; there will be excellent passing opportunities at the track's signature corner
• From the start line the cars speed into the first corner - the highest point of the circuit - with an apex positioned perfectly on the crest of the hill
• Next, the drivers descend downhill into a series of fast left/right sweepers and through a fast blind corner at Turn 10, leaving them at the far end of the circuit and a hairpin of Turn 11
• Cars then blast down a huge 0.62-mile straight (DRS Zone) back toward the main straight, exceeding 200 MPH before riding the breaks into Turn 12 and the next series of curves
• This is followed by a downhill, multi-apex corner starting at Turn 16 that has very limited run-off before the final two corners of the circuit and then main straight

COTA Premium Seating Sections

Main Grandstand

Lower Level Seating:

• Between the start and finish lines for each race
• Note: The start line is at section 110 and finish is at 103 in track-side seating
• The first nine rows of the Main Grandstand
• Completely covered seating with seat backs and cup holders
• Spectators seated in this area will be approximately 15-20 yards from the track

Mezzanine Seating:

• These seating areas offer the ultimate premium seating experience
• Directly behind the lower-level seats, they are the next four rows of seating
• These seats are completely covered with seat backs and cup holders
• Provide opportunities to experience race day in groups of 16-24

Loge Seating:

• Located behind the trackside bleachers
• These are premium seats and akin to box seats for other racing events
• These elevated, open-aired seating areas provide magnificent viewing options for those fans that want to attend the race in groups of eight

Trackside West & East:

• Bleacher-style seating bringing you the closest to the action on race weekend
• Perfect for hard-core enthusiasts

Trackside West:

• Close to Turn 20 watching drivers come off the final turn with a view of the winner crossing the finishing line, celebration and winner presentation
• Perfect view of last year's top four performing teams' pits
• Comprised of sections 101-103

Trackside East:

• Closest to one of the most exciting turns on the track, Turn 1
• Great place to experience cars hitting top speed uphill to Turn 1
• Excellent views of teams' pits and pit-stop action
• Comprised of Sections 118-123

Club Level:

• Third tier of seating within the Main Grandstand
• Covered seating with comfortable seat backs
• Provides racing fans with exceptional views of the track and is located close to the Lounge
• Thirteen rows of spectacular views and entertainment experiences for race fans

Turn No. 1 Grandstand

Grandstand:

• There are 10 sections (6,000 seats) that are built uphill to follow the track
• Section 1, Row 1 is the front row; the last row is Section 10, Row 122
• A top location to watch the race with excellent passing opportunities and a sharp left-hander
• The track rises sharply, climbing nearly 130 feet between the start/finish line and Turn 1
• Drivers will hit 187 MPH before braking hard down to 69 MPH
• Turn 1 will see plenty of action and is a top spot to see the action at the start
• Views the main straight as well as the vista of the Texas countryside

Turn No. 15 Grandstand - (Two Sections: Turn 15 Corner and Straight)

The Corner section of Grandstand 15:

• Sections 1-7, with each section having rows 1-34
• The Grandstand provides a beautiful panoramic view of a large portion of the track
• Perfect location to experience the acceleration of a Formula 1 car
• Offers awesome views of the track in the distance as the drivers swerve down from Turn 5 to Turn 11
• The Turn 15 Grandstand provides a close view of the drivers as they pilot their cars through the hairpin Turns 12, 13, 14 and 15 before heading for the sweeping multi-apex Turn 16
• The drivers run through a 180-degree bend at 60 MPH and are hard on the throttle coming out of the corner; within a couple of seconds their speeds have more than doubled as they approach the climb up to Turn 16 and are pulled well over 2.5 G’s
• This area is family-friendly with a large section behind the stands for children to play

The Straight section of Grandstand 15:

• Sections 8-25, with each section having rows 1-35
• The grandstand provides a beautiful panoramic view of a large portion of the track
• The Turn 15 Grandstand provides a close view of the drivers as they pilot their cars through the hairpin Turns 12, 13, 14 and 15 before heading for the sweeping multi-apex Turn 16
• The drivers run through a 180-degree bend at 60 MPH and are hard on the throttle coming out of the corner; within a couple of seconds their speeds have more than doubled as they approach the climb up to Turn 16 and are pulled well over 2.5 G’s

Getting to COTA (Shuttles, Driving, Taxis, Limousines, or Helicopter)

• Shuttle locations downtown (15th and Trinity) and the Travis County Expo Center
• If you have an on-site parking pass please follow the specific driving directions and recommended routes that will be printed on the passes (Follow printed directions, don't rely on GPS-identified routes)
• Taxis, limousines, charter buses and Uber/Lyft with the proper permits can transport ticketed fans to the circuit and designated routes will be assigned to each vendor
• The track has six helipads, and helicopter transport from Austin to the track will be available