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2026 Formula 1 MSC Cruises USGP - Friday Admission

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · Sports

Hotels for 2026 Formula 1 MSC Cruises USGP - Friday Admission

At Circuit of The Americas, Austin on Fri, 23 Oct 2026. 5 hotels within 10km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About 2026 Formula 1 MSC Cruises USGP - Friday Admission

Friday running kicks off the grand prix weekend with the first two practice sessions, giving fans a chance to watch teams dial in car setups before qualifying and the race take over later in the schedule. The paddock is looser on this opening day, with drivers and engineers more visible and grandstands filling up gradually rather than all at once.

Track time is the main draw rather than a finished result, so the atmosphere favours those who enjoy watching raw pace and strategy work take shape. Autumn in Texas usually means warm days and cooler evenings, ideal for a long day trackside.

Where to stay nearby

Austin sits closest to Circuit of The Americas, around 18km out, and offers by far the widest range of places to stay for the weekend, with 184 hotels in our catalog. Basing yourself in the city gives you easy access to restaurants and nightlife once the day's sessions wrap up, plus a straightforward drive out to the circuit each morning. Expect heavier traffic near the track on race weekend, so building in extra time for the journey is worth it, especially for the earlier Friday sessions.

Austin — about 18 km away

Austin is the natural choice for the widest range of accommodations and amenities. Just 18km from the track, it's close enough for a straightforward drive or shuttle to the venue, with the city's restaurants, nightlife, and attractions available before and after event days.

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The closest hotels to Circuit of The Americas

5 within 10km — the nearest 5 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Fri, 23 Oct 2026.

Cozy Oasis in SE Austin

Cozy Oasis in SE Austin

11734 Schriber Road

7.8km away

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG

3102 E. State Highway 71

7.9km away

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Del Valle Austin Southeast

Del Valle Austin Southeast

2751 Highway 71 E, Del Valle, Texas, 78617

8.7km away

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Hyatt Place Austin Airport

Hyatt Place Austin Airport

9532 Spirit of Austin Lane

9.0km away

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Hilton Austin Airport

Hilton Austin Airport

9515 Hotel Drive

9.1km away

Typically fromUS$1,165.22/night
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About Circuit of The Americas

Circuit of The Americas in Austin is the United States' purpose-built Formula 1 venue, a lap that borrows corners from the world's great circuits wrapped around a 133-metre observation tower in the Texas Hill Country. Austin is an exceptional race city: live music venues, legendary barbecue, the South Congress district and a welcoming creative energy.

The circuit is 15 miles south-east of downtown, with shuttle services and rideshare the main options. Stay in the city, book early, and build the grand prix around the broader Austin experience.

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