22 October
Thursday
Grand PrixView Thursday
- —COTA opens early
- —F1 Academy programming
An early look at Grand Prix weekend. Arrive before the crowds and settle into Austin.
Curated by Lund Group
Austin. Full throttle.
United States Grand Prix 2026
United States Grand Prix 2026 · 23 — 25 OCTOBER 2026 · Circuit of The Americas · Austin · Texas
COTA experience begins 22 OctoberRace · Sunday 25 October · 15:00 local
Private aviation, Formula 1 hospitality, luxury mobility and bespoke Austin concierge by Lund Group.
Event
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Race weekend
23 — 25 October 2026 · no Sprint
Extended experience
COTA opens Thursday 22 October
Race day
Sunday 25 October · 15:00 local
Services
Aviation · Hospitality · Mobility · Stays · Concierge
Austin · Texas
Formula 1. Texan style.
For one weekend, Austin becomes one of the biggest destinations on the Formula 1 calendar.
Racing. Hospitality. Live music. Private dinners. Texas sunsets. Downtown nights. And hundreds of thousands of visitors arriving from around the world.
But your Grand Prix weekend does not need to feel crowded. Lund Group can coordinate the entire experience around you.
Private aviation. Race hospitality. Your hotel. Your chauffeur. Your restaurants. Your evenings. Your departure. One contact throughout Austin.
The race is at COTA. The experience is all of Austin.
Circuit of The Americas
Built for Formula 1.
Circuit of The Americas combines significant elevation changes, high-speed sections, technical corners and one of Formula 1's most recognisable opening turns.
- Circuit length
- 5.513 km
- Race laps
- 56
- Race distance
- 308.405 km
- First Grand Prix
- 2012
- —Turn 1 The dramatic uphill opening corner.
- —The Esses Fast changes of direction inspired by some of motorsport's great circuits.
- —The back straight High-speed Formula 1 action.
- —The tower One of the defining visual landmarks of COTA.
22 — 25 OCTOBER 2026
The weekend starts Thursday.
23 October
Friday
Formula 1 begins
- —Formula 1 practice
- —Hospitality
- —Austin evening
The Formula 1 weekend opens at Circuit of The Americas.
24 October
Saturday
Qualifying day
- —Formula 1 practice
- —Formula 1 qualifying
- —Hospitality
- —Austin after dark
Practice in the morning, qualifying in the afternoon, Austin in the evening.
25 October
Sunday
Race day
- —United States Grand Prix
- —15:00 local time
56 laps of Circuit of The Americas under the Texas sky.
Austin is not scheduled as a Formula 1 Sprint weekend in 2026. Official schedules remain subject to Formula 1 and COTA updates.
Formula 1 hospitality
Watch COTA differently.
For clients seeking more than standard grandstand seating, Lund Group can explore premium Formula 1 hospitality and race-weekend experiences according to availability.
Premium hospitality
Elevated viewing combined with food, beverage and guest services according to the selected package.
Corporate hospitality
Host clients, partners and executives during one of America's largest Formula 1 weekends.
Private groups
Build a Grand Prix weekend around family, friends or invited guests.
Multi-day experiences
Explore suitable Friday, Saturday and Sunday options.
Premium grandstands
Explore preferred seating according to availability.
Last-minute requests
Submit specific requirements and our concierge team will revert on what can be sourced.
Lund Group can explore hospitality options through its network, subject to availability and supplier confirmation. We do not advertise or guarantee Paddock Club, paddock, pit-lane, grid, garage, team hospitality or driver access.
Turn 1
Up. Then all in.
COTA's opening corner rises dramatically above the starting straight before drivers turn into a tight left-hander.
It is one of the defining images of the United States Grand Prix.
Private aviation
Austin starts on the runway.
Lund Group can arrange private aviation to Austin around your Grand Prix programme, passenger requirements and aircraft preference.
- Europe
- Middle East
- North America
- Mexico
- Latin America
- —Private jet charter
- —Group charter
- —Ultra-long-range aviation
- —Multi-aircraft movements
- —VIP arrival coordination
- —Return flights
- —Multi-race aviation
Land in Texas.
AUS · Austin-Bergstrom International
The primary Austin gateway for private and commercial arrivals during Grand Prix weekend.
Our aviation team can also recommend alternative suitable airports or FBO solutions according to aircraft type, parking, slots and operational considerations. Parking, slots and handling are never confirmed until your operator and handling agent confirm them.
- Your city→
- Private jet→
- Austin→
- Luxury SUV→
- Hotel→
- COTA
Routes
Fly to Austin.
- Monaco / Nice → Austin→
- London → Austin→
- Paris → Austin→
- Geneva → Austin→
- Dubai → Austin→
- Riyadh → Austin→
- Doha → Austin→
- New York → Austin→
- Miami → Austin→
- Los Angeles → Austin→
- Las Vegas → Austin→
- Mexico City → Austin→
Aircraft, routing and timings are quoted individually by our aviation team. We do not publish indicative pricing or flight durations.
Where to stay
Where will you wake up on race day?
Downtown
For restaurants, nightlife and central Austin.
Lady Bird Lake
Luxury accommodation with a calmer waterfront setting.
South Congress
Austin culture, restaurants and a boutique atmosphere.
West Austin
More residential and private.
Signature suites
For principals requiring larger accommodation.
Private residences
For families, groups and clients requiring additional privacy.
Private estates
Explore larger Texas-style properties and private compounds where available.
Rooms, suites and private accommodation are sourced on request. Rates and availability are confirmed by the property at the time of booking.
Request accommodationChauffeur & mobility
Downtown. COTA. Dinner. Repeat.
Grand Prix weekend creates exceptional transportation demand across Austin. A dedicated driver ensures your itinerary operates around you rather than around availability.
- Dedicated chauffeur
- Black SUV
- Executive sedan
- Sprinter
- Multi-SUV fleet
- Airport transfers
- COTA transfers
- Dinner transfers
- Late-night driver
- Corporate vehicle fleets
- Driver on standby
Groups
One guest. Or fifty.
- Corporate groups
- Brands
- Family offices
- Sponsor guests
- Client entertainment
- Talent
- Executive groups
- —Multiple SUVs
- —Executive vans
- —Sprinters
- —Motorcade coordination
- —Airport movements
- —COTA transfers
- —Restaurant transfers
- —Late-night transportation
- —Dedicated dispatch and concierge contact
Between sessions
Between sessions, this is Texas.
- Private ranch experience
- Sporting and outdoor experiences
- Private BBQ
- Whiskey and spirits experience
- Luxury shopping
- Wellness
- Golf
- Private driving experiences
- Culinary experiences
- Bespoke Texas excursions
Private ranch
Leave the circuit. Keep the Texas.
For clients looking for something beyond the standard Grand Prix experience, Lund Group can explore private ranch, dining and bespoke Texas experiences around Austin.
- Private ranch day
- Private chef
- Sunset dinner
- Horseback experience
- Sporting experience where lawful and professionally managed
- Corporate retreat
- Private celebration
Lund Group does not advertise or facilitate the purchase of weapons. Any sporting activity is offered only through appropriately licensed professional providers and remains subject to local law.
Request a ranch experience
Dining
Come hungry.
Austin does not do quiet food.
Steakhouses. Texas barbecue. Modern restaurants. Private dining rooms. Chef-led experiences.
Lund Group can build your weekend around both the race and the table.
- Steakhouse
- Texas BBQ
- Fine dining
- Private dining
- Chef's table
- Large group dinner
- Corporate dining
- Late-night dining
Restaurant availability is confirmed by each venue. We never publish availability we have not confirmed.
Request a reservation
Saturday night
After qualifying. Steak.
A dark room, an open fire, exceptional beef and a private table for your guests. Our concierge team handles the reservation, the timing and the driver.
After dark
The engines stop. The music doesn't.
Austin's reputation extends far beyond racing.
Live music. Private events. Rooftops. Cocktail bars. Late-night venues.
Grand Prix weekend transforms the city, and Lund Group can coordinate your evening around you.
- Live music
- Rooftops
- Cocktails
- Private events
- Nightlife
- VIP table requests
- Private dining
- Post-race celebrations
Lund Group does not promise admission to official Formula 1, team or driver parties.
Plan my evenings
Live music
Live music capital. Grand Prix weekend.
Music is part of the United States Grand Prix atmosphere both at COTA and throughout Austin. Lund Group can coordinate private transportation, dining and selected entertainment requests around the weekend's confirmed programme.
Artists and concert programming are announced by the organisers. We do not list unannounced line-ups and we do not imply access to performances included with official tickets unless confirmed.
The Austin list
Austin, curated.
An insider address book maintained by our concierge team. Every introduction is made personally.
Steakhouse · Downtown
The steakhouse table
Best for Race weekend dinner
Our first call for a Saturday table after qualifying.
Request an introductionTexas BBQ · East Austin
The barbecue institution
Best for Quiet lunch
Arranged as a private collection or a table without the queue.
Request an introductionRooftop · Downtown
The rooftop
Best for Saturday night
Skyline views and a reserved corner for your group.
Request an introductionLive music · Red River / South Congress
The music room
Best for Late night
Austin at its most authentic, with a driver waiting outside.
Request an introductionHotel · Lady Bird Lake
The lakeside suite
Best for Principal stay
Calm water views ten minutes from downtown.
Request an introductionPrivate estate · Hill Country
The ranch
Best for Private dinner
For clients who want Texas scale away from the circuit.
Request an introductionItinerary
Your United States Grand Prix.
Example itinerary — every Lund Group experience is bespoke.
Thursday · 22 October
- —Private jet arrival
- —SUV waiting
- —Luxury hotel check-in
- —Grand PrixView / F1 Academy option
- —Private steakhouse dinner
- —Austin nightlife
Friday · 23 October
- —Breakfast
- —Chauffeur
- —COTA
- —Formula 1 practice
- —Hospitality
- —Hotel
- —Private BBQ or dinner
- —Live music
Saturday · 24 October
- —Breakfast
- —Optional Texas experience
- —Chauffeur to COTA
- —Practice
- —Formula 1 qualifying
- —Return to hotel
- —Private dinner
- —Grand Prix nightlife
Sunday · 25 October
- —Breakfast
- —Race-day chauffeur
- —COTA
- —Premium hospitality
- —United States Grand Prix · 15:00
- —Post-race celebration
- —Austin dinner
- —Final night
Monday · 26 October
- —Breakfast
- —Chauffeur
- —Private jet departure
Corporate & brands
Host your clients in Texas.
- Companies
- Brands
- Sponsors
- Financial institutions
- Family offices
- Automotive companies
- Technology companies
- Client-entertainment groups
- Executive leadership teams
- —Private aircraft
- —Group aviation
- —Formula 1 hospitality requests
- —Luxury hotel blocks
- —Executive SUVs
- —Multi-vehicle transportation
- —Private dinners
- —Ranch events
- —Corporate hospitality
- —Security coordination
- —Dedicated Lund Group concierge
The business meeting after the race.
- —Private restaurant rooms
- —Steakhouse buyouts where available
- —Private chef
- —Ranch dinners
- —Rooftop events
- —Hotel private dining
- —Bespoke client evenings
Multi-race
From Marina Bay to Texas.
- Singapore Grand Prix · 09 — 11 Oct→
- Private aviation→
- Austin→
- United States Grand Prix · 23 — 25 Oct
Following Singapore, the Formula 1 season continues in Austin. Lund Group can coordinate multi-race private aviation, accommodation, hospitality and ground transportation under one concierge relationship.
Singapore Grand Prix 2026 →Next weekend
Texas Sunday. Mexico next.
- United States Grand Prix · 23 — 25 Oct→
- Private jet→
- Mexico City→
- Mexico City Grand Prix · 30 Oct — 01 Nov
Only days after Austin, Formula 1 continues south to Mexico City. Follow both races without rebuilding your travel arrangements.
- Private aviation
- Hotel
- F1 hospitality requests
- Chauffeur
- Restaurants
- Security coordination
- Full concierge
The Americas
Follow Formula 1 across the Americas.
Miami
Spring in Florida
Austin
23 — 25 October 2026
Mexico City
30 October — 01 November 2026
São Paulo
November in Brazil
Las Vegas
Racing on the Strip
One contact for private aviation, hospitality, hotels, transportation and concierge across multiple races.
Formula 1 to yachting
From Formula 1 to superyachts.
- United States Grand Prix · 23 — 25 Oct→
- Private jet→
- Florida→
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show · 28 Oct — 01 Nov
For clients whose interests move from Formula 1 to yachting, October offers a natural continuation from Austin to Florida.
- Private aviation
- Hotel
- Boat show itinerary
- Yacht viewings
- Brokerage appointments
- Chauffeur
- Concierge
Behind the scenes
Everything behind the experience.
Lund Group coordinates with appropriately licensed specialist partners and does not itself provide regulated security services.
- —Specialist security partners
- —Close protection
- —Secure transportation
- —Private drivers
- —Airport movements
- —Talent logistics
- —Executive assistants
- —Multi-vehicle movements
- —Last-minute itinerary changes
- —24/7 concierge
- Private jets
- F1 hospitality
- COTA
- Suites
- SUVs
- Texas
- Steak
- Music
- Nightlife
- Concierge
One Austin. One Lund Group.
Private concierge request
Your Austin Grand Prix starts here.
Tell us how you would like to experience the Austin race weekend and a concierge will reply personally, usually the same day.
Aviation · Hospitality · Mobility · Stays · Texas · Concierge
Austin. 25 October. 15:00.
The United States Grand Prix is approaching. For Formula 1 hospitality, private aviation, luxury accommodation and chauffeured transportation, contact Lund Group.
Frequently asked
United States Grand Prix 2026, answered.
Everything is bigger in Texas.
Including race weekend · 23 — 25 OCTOBER 2026 · Austin · Texas
Lund Group provides independent private aviation, mobility and concierge services surrounding the United States Grand Prix. Lund Group is not Formula 1, the FIA, Circuit of The Americas, the official Grand Prix organiser, an official Formula 1 hospitality provider, an official ticket seller or a COTA partner. Formula 1 hospitality, tickets and access remain subject to availability and supplier confirmation. We do not guarantee Paddock Club, paddock, pit-lane, grid, garage or team hospitality access, driver meetings, specific grandstands, concert access or private Formula 1 parties. Event dates, session times and programmes are published by Formula 1 and Circuit of The Americas and remain subject to change.