10/17/2026
Kilts, checkered flags and Maroon 5. F1 is back in Austin, and yes, I'll be the one in tartan wondering why nobody else dressed for the occasion. 🏁
The Kilt List · Oct 21–27: the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, Oct 22–25.
▸ The weekend (CT): Pit Lane Walk Thu 2–4 PM · Practice Fri 12:30 & 4 PM · Practice 3 Sat 12:30 PM, Qualifying 4 PM · Race Sun 3 PM, 56 laps
▸ The music: Maroon 5 (Fri), Post Malone (Sat), Alesso after the race (Sun). Included with a race ticket.
▸ Free downtown: Williams Fan Zone, 800 Congress (Oct 19–24) · Mercedes F1 Fan Hub, 400 Congress (Oct 22–25) · Red Bull Austin Race Nights at Rivière Austin, 4–10 PM (Oct 22–25)
▸ Watch: championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with Russell, Hamilton, Verstappen and Leclerc chasing
Fun fact: the cars hit 200 mph. Getting out of the COTA parking lot? Slightly slower. Plan ahead. 😅
Save this for race week and send it to the friend who suddenly became an F1 expert after one Netflix season.
Moving to Austin? DM me MOVE and let's find your spot. Kilt optional, helmet recommended.