United States Grand Prix ⋅ 2023 Schedule
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US GP Schedule 2023: Formula 1
Track Schedule
The US GP weekend follows F1’s Sprint format. F1 track action starts on Friday at COTA with a 1-hour free practice session (FP1) for teams to find the perfect setup. Qualifying takes place on Friday afternoon.
On Saturday, the Sprint Shootout sets the grid for the Sprint later that day. The Grand Prix is on Sunday, with starting positions determined by the results of Friday’s qualifying session.
| Friday | First Practice | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday | Sprint Shootout | 12:30 - 13:14 |
| Sprint | 17:00 - 18:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (56 laps or 120 minutes)* | 14:00 - 16:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Pitstop Practice
Spectators with a view of the pits try not to blink. This is where pit crews hone their skills for the 2-second tyre change.
Pitstop Practice at COTA is from 11:30 – 12:00 on Saturday.
Driver Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.
The Driver Parade at the US GP is from 11:50 – 12:20 on Sunday.
US GP Schedule 2023: Support Races
Masters Series
Masters Historic Racing is the world’s leading series of historic motor racing. The series includes historic Formula One cars, sports cars, 60s touring cars and GT cars.
The schedule for COTA sees the series complete practice and qualifying sessions on Friday. There are two races, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Porsche Carrera Cup North America
The Porsche Carrera Cup North America is a one-make sports car racing series that features Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. Winners of the North American series earn the opportunity to compete in international Porsche one-make series. The series features some of the most talented sports car drivers in North America, competing in a variety of events across the continent.
Track sessions on the timetable include a practice session on Friday, followed by qualifying and race one on Saturday. The second and final race takes place on Sunday.
Off-track Entertainment at the US GP
COTA Music Lineup
The Circuit of the Americas is no stranger to big-name acts. There’s a plethora of performers on over 4 stages.
In 2023, the headliners taking to the Super Stage are The Killers (Friday) and Queen and Adam Lambert (Saturday).
COTA Gate Opening Times
| Friday | 08:00am |
| Saturday | 08:00am |
| Sunday | 08:00am |
Full Timetable for the US Grand Prix Weekend
| FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Academy | First Practice Session | 08:15 - 08:55 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Practice Session | 09:20 - 09:50 |
| Masters Historic | Practice Session | 10:15 - 10:45 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 11:00 - 11:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| F1 Academy | Second Practice Session | 13:55 - 14:35 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Masters Historic | Qualifying Session | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| F1 Academy | First Qualifying Session | 17:30 - 17:45 |
| F1 Academy | Second Qualifying Session | 17:55 - 18:10 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 18:20 - 19:20 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 18:20 - 19:20 |
| SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Qualifying Session | 08:35 - 09:05 |
| F1 Academy | First Race (12 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:45 - 10:20 |
| Masters Historic | First Race (20 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:55 - 11:20 |
| Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT SHOOTOUT | 12:30 - 13:14 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 13:25 - 13:45 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | First Race (35 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:10 - 14:50 |
| F1 Academy | Second Race (8 Laps, Max 20 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:30 - 15:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:30 - 18:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 18:00 - 19:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 18:00 - 19:00 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Masters Historic | Second Race (20 Mins +1 Lap) | 08:35 - 09:00 |
| F1 Academy | Third Race (12 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:40 - 10:15 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Second Race (35 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:50 - 11:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:45 - 12:45 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 11:50 - 12:20 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:25 - 12:45 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 13:46 - 13:48 |
| Air Display | Fly Past | 13:48 - 13:49 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (56 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 14:00 - 16:00 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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