RAFA Racing Club Presents · Members-Only
United States Grand Prix
Circuit of the Americas · Austin, TX · October 23–25, 2026
The United States Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated stops on the calendar — high-speed racing, Texas hospitality, and a festival-like atmosphere collide at Circuit of the Americas. A purpose-built F1 circuit carved into the Hill Country outside Austin, COTA pairs a fast, technical layout with the energy of the Live Music Capital of the World — all set against a full weekend of racing, concerts, and RAFA Racing Club hospitality.
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One all-inclusive package, priced per person.
F1's New Era Comes to Texas
2026 is Formula 1's biggest technical reset in a generation. New power units split roughly fifty-fifty between combustion and electrical energy. Active aerodynamics — X-mode down the straights, Z-mode through the corners — in place of DRS. Fully sustainable fuel. Lighter, more agile cars, and a grid still working out what they can really do with them. Austin is Round 18 of 23, deep into the closing stretch of the season, on a circuit that has never been kind to a car that isn't sorted. This is the year to be here.
Round 18
of 23 in 2026
~50/50
combustion / electric power
100%
sustainable fuel
No DRS
active aero replaces it
Previous Winners
At Circuit of the Americas
Max Verstappen
2025 & 2023
Charles Leclerc
2024
Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull each hold the record with 5 wins at COTA since 2012.
3.426 mi
Circuit Length
0.62 mi
Longest Straight
214 mph
Top Speed
~430K
Weekend Attendance
Your Weekend at a Glance
Three days, built around the track and everything that happens once the engines stop.
Friday, October 23
Practice, and a Table Downtown
- Check-in and kit pickup at the Turn 2 Suites
- Drivers on stage at the Amphitheater
- Both practice sessions from the suite
- The RAFA Grand Prix Opening Party — by invitation only
- Maroon 5, if you've still got the legs
Saturday, October 24
The Fastest Lap of the Weekend
- Brunch over F1 Academy and Porsche Carrera Cup racing
- Final practice
- Qualifying from Turn 2
- Dinner in the Garages, then Post Malone
Sunday, October 25
Lights Out
- Race-day breakfast in the suite
- The drivers' parade
- 56 laps from Turn 2
- Champagne in the lounge, then Alesso to close it
The full hour-by-hour schedule goes out to members once you're booked.
Buy TicketsTwo Nights. Two Very Different Rooms.
Two nights, two very different rooms. They have almost nothing else in common.
Friday · South Lamar
The RAFA Grand Prix Opening Party
Friday night, by invitation only. An interactive dining experience by Chef Paul Qui — food and drink stations, curated cocktails and DJ Cassandra at Kitsu Nori on South Lamar, until late.
Join the waitlist →Saturday · Garages of the Americas
The Other End of the Spectrum
Saturday is deliberately the opposite. We take over the clubhouse at Garages of the Americas — Food, a full bar, live music, cars everywhere, and the kind of night where nobody checks the time. Closed-toe shoes, and skip the heels. You'll thank us.
Your VIP Experience Includes
The RAFA Experience standard, trackside — the same hospitality, access, and family you know from the RAFA Clubhouse, now at COTA.
Trackside Hospitality
Club hospitality on-site at COTA for race weekend, in the spirit of past RAFA Experience activations at F1 Miami and the Spa 24 Hours.
Curated Dinners
Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for two evenings of elevated experiences and a private intimate atmosphere with great food, good company, and space to unwind with fellow members after a full day of racing.
Concierge End-to-End
Food, drink, and details handled end-to-end — the white-glove standard members expect from RAFA, wherever we travel.
Access, Experiences & Fun
Time with the RAFA Racing Team, drivers, and fellow members in the paddock culture that defines a Club weekend.
Need help with accommodations? Austin books up fast for race week — let us know when you RSVP and we're happy to help point you toward hotels near COTA.
Grand Prix
Musical Acts
Friday, Oct 23
Maroon 5
Germania Insurance Super Stage
Saturday, Oct 24
Post Malone
Germania Insurance Super Stage
Sunday, Oct 25
Alesso
Germania Insurance Amphitheater, post-race
Join Us at the Turn 2 Suites
Elevate your race weekend inside the all-new Turn 2 Suites—an exclusive, climate-controlled upgrade replacing the 2025 Turn 1 Cabanas. Perfectly positioned as drivers power out of Turn 1's massive incline and tackle one of the circuit's most formidable corners, these spacious sanctuaries offer the ultimate vantage point. For those who live and breathe Formula 1, it's high-stakes racing experienced in uncompromised luxury.
Upgraded Access to Concerts
Entry to the weekend's headline sets on the Germania Insurance Super Stage.
Full-Service Concierge
Every detail handled from arrival to checkered flag.
All-Inclusive VIP Amenities
All-inclusive premium food and beverage, air-conditioned comfort, and prime sightlines.
Private Lounge-Style Suites
Spacious, climate-controlled seating reserved for the Club, with private restrooms, TVs, Wi-Fi, and parking.
Beyond the Suite
The suite is home base, not a curfew. Your credential opens the whole circuit — and there is more of it than most people expect.
Drivers on Stage
Friday and Saturday mornings at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Live interviews with the grid, open to all credential holders.
F1 Academy & Porsche Carrera Cup
F1 Academy returns to COTA for the first time since 2023, and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America settles its championship here.
The Observation Tower
The whole circuit in a single frame, from the top of the tower above the Grand Plaza.
COTALAND
The circuit's own amusement park. Yes, really. Ride wristbands available separately.
The Fan Villages
La Cantina, The Ranch and Lonestar Land, plus the F1 Fan Zone — food, merch, and the festival side of race weekend.
The Post-Race Track Walk
When the race ends, the main straight opens to fans. Walk the start-finish line before you leave.
Tell the concierge what you want to see and we'll build it around the sessions.
Private Shuttle Service
Private shuttles will be provided for group transportation to and from the track and evening events. A reminder will be sent out each evening for you to select or make changes to your preferred shuttle time. Please plan to arrive to the pick up location at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
Know Before You Go
Weather
78–85°F in the day, low 60s once the sun goes down. Bring a light layer and a packable shell; late October in Austin can turn on you.
Dress code
Smart casual throughout. Closed-toe shoes are recommended around the circuit. Saturday's dinner is outdoors — skip the heels.
Bags
COTA is clear-bag only. 12″ × 6″ × 12″ maximum.
Bring
Credential, photo ID, sunscreen, hat, portable charger.
Getting around
Private RAFA shuttles run to the track and to both evening events. You'll get a reminder each evening to pick or change your time — be at the pickup ten minutes early.
On-site concierge
Contact details to be confirmed — with you all weekend.
Race As Family, Always.
We've done this at Miami. We've done it at Spa. Austin is the one we've been building toward — three days, one suite, and the people you'd want beside you when the lights go out. Bring your appetite and comfortable shoes. We'll handle everything else.
Secure Your Experience
One all-inclusive package, priced per person. Choose the number of attendees and complete your purchase through our secure checkout.