Competition Visa
United States Grand Prix · 2026 · 21 October 2026 · Doc 1
2026 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 1
To All Teams, All Officials Date 21 October 2026
Time 12:35
Title Competition Visa
Description Competition Visa
Enclosed USA DOC 1 - 2026 United States Grand Prix - Competition Visa.pdf
Garry Connelly Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Steve Pence
The Stewards
F1 VISA INFORMATION
To: Kevin Miller, President of ACCUS
From: Nikolas Tombazis, Single Seater Director
Date: 16.10.2026
2026 F1 VISA – FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF USA
Dear President,
I am pleased to share with you the following FIA Visa number for the above-mentioned
Competition:
18F1/161026
This FIA Visa is granted based on the attached documents and is subject to compliance
with the International Sporting Code:
• Timetable – any updated version remains subject to FIA Stewards’ approval.
• Appendix B3 including Part B, duly amended and completed by the FIA.
Many thanks in advance for your kind cooperation,
Yours sincerely,
Nikolas Tombazis
Single Seater Director
Chemin de Blandonnet 2 1215 Genève 15, Suisse T +41 22 544 44 00 F +41 22 544 44 50 FIA.COM
FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - APPENDIX B3
APPENDIX B3: INFORMATION REQUIRED 90 DAYS BEFORE A COMPETITION
FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
PART A
1 National Sporting Authority (ASN) ACCUS - FIA, US
Address 825 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach, FL
Telephone Number 317.446.7717
Email address kevin@accusfia.us
2 Organiser U.S. Race Management
Address 825 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach, FL
Telephone Number 317.446.7717
Email address kevin@accusfia.us
3 Date & Place of the Competition Oct 23-25 2026
Circuit of the Americas
Austin, TX
4 Start Time of the Race 25 October 2026
15:00
5 Contact Details for Enquiries Kevin Miller - USRM President
Address 825 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach, FL
Telephone Number 317.446.7717
Email address kevin@accusfia.us
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FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - APPENDIX B3
PART A (continued)
6 Details of the Circuit
Location 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
How to gain access South Toll Road 130 to FM812 Exit. East FM812 to Main entrance
Length of one lap 5.513 km
Start line offset 296 meters
Direction Anticlockwise
Number of laps for the Race Race – 56 Laps or 120 mins
Location of the Line in the Pit Lane Line is towards Pit Entry (before garages)
7 Precise Location at the Circuit of:
Stewards’ Office F1 Paddock - Ground Floor Race Control
Race Director’s Office F1 Paddock - Ground Floor Race Control
FIA Office F1 Paddock - Ground Floor Race Control
Parc Fermé Pit Box 2-4 and Pit Entry
Drivers’ & Competitors’ Briefing Media Center
Winner’s Press Conference Media Center
8 List of any Trophies & Special Awards Top 3 Drivers and Winning Team
9 Names of Officials of the Competition appointed by the ASN:
Stewards Steve Pence
Clerk of the Course Paul Walter
Secretary of the Competition Lindsay Fox
Chief National Scrutineer Adam Gavala
Chief National Medical Officer Antonio Martos, MD
10 Any other item specific to the Competition
Protest Fee €20,000
Appeal Fee €5,000 non-refundable administrative fee (for F1 Teams, PU Manufacturers or Drivers) plus €20,000 deposit; or €1,000 non-refundable administrative fee (for other individuals) plus €20,000 deposit
Right of Review Fee €20,000
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FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - APPENDIX B3
PART B
1 FIA Stewards Garry CONNELLY
Matthew SELLEY
N/A
Pedro LAMY
2 Race Director Rui MARQUES
3 Safety Delegate Rui MARQUES
4 Starter Chris MULLEN
5 Medical Delegate Pedro ESTEBAN
6 Technical Delegate Jo BAUER
7 Sporting Delegate Tim MALYON
8 Media Delegate Cameron KELLEHER
9 Deputy Race Director Paul BURNS
10 Deputy Medical Delegate James KEMPEMA
11 Safety Car Driver Bernd MAYLÄNDER
12 Medical Car Driver Bruno CORREIA
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THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER 2026
| Start | End | Series / Group | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | TEAM CURFEW ENDS (STARTED 18:30 WEDNESDAY) | |||
| 07:37 | SUNRISE | |||
| 07:45 | 08:45 | F1 ACADEMY | GRID | PHOTOSHOOT |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | TRACK CLOSED, FIA/F1 SYSTEM CHECKS, TRACKACCESSFOR FIA/F1 ONLY |
| 10:45 | 11:00 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION - TRACK COMPLETELY CLEAR |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | FIA | TRACK | HIGH SPEED TRACK TEST - FIA SAFETY & MEDICAL CARS & F1 STEWARDS'FAMILIARISATION |
| 12:25 | 13:051 | F1 ACADEMY | TRACK | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 12:30 | 13:00 | PROMOTER ACTIVITY | ONLINE MEETING | SECURITY BRIEFING |
| 13:20 | 13:50 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | FORMULA 1 PIRELLI HOT LAPS (HIGH SPEED) |
| 13:30 | 14:30 | FORMULA 1 | PRESS CONFERENCE ROOM | DRIVERS'PRESS CONFERENCE |
| 14:00 | 16:00 | PROMOTER ACTIVITY | PIT LANE | 3 DAYTICKETHOLDERS'PIT LANE WALK |
| 16:30 | 17:00 | F1 ACADEMY | TRACK | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 17:20 | TRACK OPEN TO F1 PASS HOLDERS | |||
| 17:20 | 19:00 | F1 EXPERIENCES | TRACK | F1 EXPERIENCES'LIVE'SETUP |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | F1 EXPERIENCES | PIT LANE | F1 EXPERIENCES'LIVE'PIT LANE WALK |
| 18:30 | TEAM CURFEW STARTS | |||
| 18:52 | SUNSET | |||
| 19:00 | 21:20 | F1 EXPERIENCES | TRACK | F1 EXPERIENCES'LIVE' |
*These times refer to the start of the formation lap 1Fixed End Session 2Approximate Finishing time FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 Austin - Timetable Version 3 Issued
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026
| Start | End | Series / Group | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:38 | SUNRISE | |||
| 08:30 | TEAM CURFEW ENDS | |||
| 08:35 | 08:45 | FIA | TRACK | MEDICAL INSPECTION |
| 08:45 | 09:00 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION & SAFETY CAR TEST |
| 09:00 | 09:15 | FIA | TRACK | MEDICAL INTERVENTION EXERCISE |
| 09:30 | 10:30 | FORMULA 1 | PRESS CONFERENCE ROOM | TEAM MANAGERS' MEETING |
| 09:45 | 10:101 | MASTERSHISTORIC | TRACK | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 10:20 | 10:55 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | FORMULA 1 PIRELLI HOT LAPS (HIGH SPEED) |
| 10:30 | 12:00 | PADDOCK CLUB | PIT LANE | PADDOCK CLUBPIT LANE WALK |
| 11:00 | 11:45 | PADDOCK CLUB | TRACK | PADDOCK CLUBTRACK TOUR |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | FIA | PIT LANE | F1 CAR PRESENTATION |
| 11:50 | 12:00 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | MOTOGPTAKESTHETRACK:PRACTICELAPS (HIGH SPEED) |
| 12:10 | 12:20 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION |
| 12:30 | 13:301 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRACK | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 14:30 | 15:30 | FORMULA 1 | PRESS CONFERENCE ROOM | TEAMS' PRESS CONFERENCE |
| 14:55 | 15:201 | MASTERSHISTORIC | TRACK | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 15:40 | 15:50 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION |
| 16:00 | 17:001 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION |
| 17:30 | 17:33 | F1 ACADEMY | PIT LANE | PIT LANE OPEN |
| 17:50* | 18:252 | F1 ACADEMY | TRACK | OPENINGRACE (13 LAPS, MAX 30 MINS+1 LAP) |
| 18:30 | 19:30 | FIA | PRESS CONFERENCE ROOM | F1 DRIVERS' MEETING |
| 18:35 | 19:35 | PADDOCK CLUB | PIT LANE | PADDOCK CLUBPIT LANE WALK |
| 18:35 | 19:35 | PADDOCK CLUB | TRACK | PADDOCK CLUBTRACK TOUR |
| 18:45 | TRACK OPEN TO F1 PASS HOLDERS | |||
| 18:51 | SUNSET | |||
| 19:35 | 20:35 | FIA | TRACK | MARSHAL'SPIT LANE WALK |
| 19:40 | 21:10 | F1 EXPERIENCES | TRACK | F1 EXPERIENCESCHAMPIONS CLUBTROPHY PHOTO & GRID |
| 20:00 | F1 CARCOVERSON | |||
| 21:00 | TEAM CURFEW STARTS |
*These times refer to the start of the formation lap 1Fixed End Session 2Approximate Finishing time FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 Austin - Timetable Version 3 Issued
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026
| Start | End | Series / Group | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:38 | SUNRISE | |||
| 08:25 | 08:35 | FIA | TRACK | MEDICAL INSPECTION |
| 08:35 | 08:50 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION & SAFETY CAR TEST |
| 09:10 | 09:40 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRACK | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 09:30 | TEAM CURFEW ENDS | |||
| 10:10* | 10:402 | MASTERSHISTORIC | TRACK | FIRST RACE (25 MINS) |
| 10:55 | 11:35 | PADDOCK CLUB | PIT LANE | PADDOCK CLUBPIT LANE WALK |
| 10:55 | 11:35 | PADDOCK CLUB | TRACK | PADDOCK CLUBTRACK TOUR |
| 11:40 | 12:00 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | MOTOGPTAKESTHETRACK (HIGH SPEED) |
| 12:10 | 12:20 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION |
| 12:30 | 13:301 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | THIRDPRACTICE |
| 13:40 | 14:05 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | FORMULA 1 PIRELLI HOT LAPS (HIGH SPEED) |
| 14:20 | 14:35 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRACK | GRID PROCEDURE |
| 14:35* | 15:152 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRACK | FIRST RACE (35 MINS) |
| 15:40 | 15:50 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | FORMULA 1 | PRESS CONFERENCE ROOM | PRESS CONFERENCE |
| 17:40 | 17:43 | F1 ACADEMY | PIT LANE | PIT LANE OPEN |
| 18:00* | 18:352 | F1 ACADEMY | TRACK | REVERSEGRIDRACE (13 LAPS, MAX 30 MINS+1 LAP) |
| 18:50 | SUNSET | |||
| 18:50 | 19:35 | PADDOCK CLUB | TRACK | PADDOCK CLUBTRACK TOUR |
| 18:50 | 19:50 | PADDOCK CLUB | PIT LANE | PADDOCK CLUBPIT LANE WALK |
| 18:55 | TRACK OPEN TO F1 PASS HOLDERS | |||
| 19:00 | F1 CARCOVERSON | |||
| 19:35 | 20:50 | F1 EXPERIENCES | TRACK | F1 EXPERIENCESCHAMPIONS CLUBTROPHY PHOTO & GRID WALK |
*These times refer to the start of the formation lap 1Fixed End Session 2Approximate Finishing time FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 Austin - Timetable Version 3 Issued
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2026
| Start | End | Series / Group | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:39 | SUNRISE | |||
| 08:40 | 08:50 | FIA | TRACK | MEDICAL INSPECTION |
| 08:50 | 09:05 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK INSPECTION & SAFETY CAR TEST |
| 09:25* | 09:552 | MASTERSHISTORIC | TRACK | SECOND RACE (25 MINS) |
| 10:00 | F1 CAR COVER SEALS REMOVED | |||
| 10:20 | 10:35 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRACK | GRID PROCEDURE |
| 10:35* | 11:152 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA | TRACK | SECOND RACE (35 MINS) |
| 11:40 | 11:43 | F1 ACADEMY | PIT LANE | PIT LANE OPEN |
| 12:00* | 12:302 | F1 ACADEMY | TRACK | FEATURE RACE (13 LAPS, MAX 30 MINS+1 LAP) |
| 12:55 | 13:25 | PADDOCK CLUB | TRACK | GLOBALPARTNERSTRACK TOUR |
| 12:55 | 13:55 | PADDOCK CLUB | PIT LANE | PADDOCK CLUBPIT LANE WALK |
| 13:00 | 13:30 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | DRIVERS' PARADE |
| 13:30 | 13:55 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | FORMULAONEPIRELLI HOT LAPS (HIGH SPEED) |
| 13:55 | 14:10 | FIA | TRACK | TRACK & MEDICAL INSPECTION |
| 14:20 | 14:30 | FORMULA 1 | PIT LANE | PIT LANE OPEN |
| 14:44 | 14:46 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | NATIONAL ANTHEM |
| 14:46 | 14:47 | FORMULA 1 | AIR DISPLAY | FLYPAST |
| 15:00* | 17:002 | FORMULA 1 | TRACK | GRAND PRIX (56 LAPS OR 120 MINS) |
| 18:49 | SUNSET |
*These times refer to the start of the formation lap 1Fixed End Session 2Approximate Finishing time FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 Austin - Timetable Version 3 Issued