The United States Grand Prix, scheduled for October 25 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is expected to attract a record number of spectators this year. This comes despite some criticism surrounding the new Formula One engine regulations introduced this season.
Bobby Epstein, the circuit's founder and race promoter, expressed confidence in ticket sales, stating that demand is exceptionally high. "It hasn't hurt our ticket sales this year," Epstein told reporters. "We are on pace for a record year and could surpass last year's attendance figures."
Last year, the event was a sell-out with over 400,000 attendees across the race weekend. Epstein highlighted improvements to local infrastructure, including additional lanes and road upgrades, which could increase daily capacity by 15,000 to 30,000 spectators.
Addressing concerns about the new F1 engine era, Epstein suggested that much of the criticism is typical during major regulatory changes and expects it to subside. "Many fans attend for the event experience as much as the sport itself," he noted.
Formula One has reported record crowds at six of the eleven rounds held so far in the 2026 season, reinforcing the sport's growing popularity despite evolving technical regulations.
