After three days of racing action, the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix weekend at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) came to an exciting end.

Unlike in previous years, there was no sprint race to keep spectators especially close to the edge of their seats. However, there were other new additions to the experience that had attendees buzzing during breaks from the racing action: a new amusement park, a divisive luxury hospitality building, brand activations, and mid-day concerts scattered around at various venues.

We endured the awful traffic just to see it all, and to bring you our favorite moments from the weekend.

The top three finishers were Kimi Antonelli, Charles LeClerc, and Max Verstappen.

Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar congratulated Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli after the Qualifying session on Saturday.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc secured P2 during the race on Sunday.

Franco Colapinto fans love to show their support.

Cowboy hats were one of the top fashion trends this year.

Race marshals look on as the drivers race down the track at Turn 1.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was in attendance for the podium ceremony, and was heavily booed by the crowd.

Austin’s busiest and most festival-heavy month is now drawing to a close. We’re sure locals will be looking forward to the Austin Food & Wine Festival and the Texas Book Festival in November, but after back-to-back weekends of ACL Fest, Hot Luck food festival, and F1, we’re grateful for a little respite.