F1 experience United States Grand Prix 2021 + tips for attending general admission F1 at COTA

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Who is your favorite F1 driver?

[@mauricioganz]

Hello Angela! Senna for sure! Nowadays Verstappen👏

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

@@mauricioganz Legend! I'm on the fence about Max. He's definitely a great driver and will be one of the greatest.

[@sqweeps.03]

Lewis and Daniel

[@classicrockasmr]

Lewis! On and off track.

[@Huckle15]

@@classicrockasmr Lewis is kinda pretentious off the track but I hate max so I supported him. My favorite is Seb :(

[@R2WatchingTetris]

Thanks for sharing! I am starting to get hyped for my first trip to CotA in October and this was so fun to watch! Definitely buying merch on the Friday when I get there!

[@lifeofbolla]

Wanna link up? I am looking for friends as Idk anyone of my friend that are interested in F1

[@warpigs777]

I will be attending as well. First time ever with brother inlaw

[@sahith9946]

@@warpigs777 I am attending too, can text me on my insta

[@JenKLee]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much. You comment on things that I find really useful, interesting, practical and funny too. 😍 This is the most valuable video on F1 at COTA that I’ve watched in my two days of research. You’ve shared tips that I would only get from attending myself! 🤩

[@zonlymachine]

Here I am watching this video before driving down tomorrow for my first F1 race, came from your blog post, thanks

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Have fun at the race!

[@The3rdCoin]

Thank you for the info! Going this year! So excited. You’re good help :)

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Have fun!

[@The3rdCoin]

@@ItsAngelaGillis thank you! God bless

[@ECON301]

Great job on your video. I've gone twice and have both my race and shuttle tickets for this year.

[@fabianomoreiraamaro9920]

Thanks for your video!! Really nice!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Glad you liked it!

[@moneymaker7773]

Cool video thanks for sharing I want to go to Austin now to watch the formula 1

[@armanpiric593]

Heading there this month for first time at F1 place. Loved your video! Thank you!

[@442jetmech]

First time hearing to cota, this was really helpful, thanks!

[@Kharrari]

awesome thank you for sharing

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Thanks for watching!

[@lancehoward6714]

I came across your blog and found it very informative. Thank you for sharing your experience and suggestions

[@HattoriHanzo09]

Thank you for sharing!!! Up to my first F1 Experience next week.

[@Infinite2023]

Thanks for the tips!!! 😉

[@jeffreysampson2518]

Thanks so much for that! We’re flying in from Minneapolis and really are looking forward to the race! I’ll keep an eye out for you to say hello!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Definitely, we will be there.

[@RommelMurillo]

Thanks, I'll attend the race this weekend and these tips are super helpful

[@A.claire.perspective]

This was helpful!! I'm planning to be at COTA next month! I'm so excited it will be my first one...and I'm going solo lol. So what the earliest shuttle you can take ?

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

I do believe the shuttles start running one hour before the gates open.

[@A.claire.perspective]

@@ItsAngelaGillis thanks so much!

[@neverendingwinkleface6482]

This is amazing! Keep on keeping on!! 💪💪💪💪

[@maurycantillo2759]

We go this season and thank you for your tips,Amazing video,

[@MrLGroves]

Going this month to the GP. Great video

[@jacobreilly8338]

what was the bag policy? on their website vs what i saw in the video at the gate is different. I'll be attending this week and super excited. thank you for the tips

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

I just carried a regular backpack. There’s a lot of what you see vs. what’s in the website is different. This year I’m bring my Hydroflask, because everyone had one last year.

[@joegatlin1974]

I love the video after 20 secs

[@Victimlas]

Great vid and super helpful tips

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnnyblackmia]

Thank you so much! I’m currently in Miami and was super shocked about the prices. I saw the GA tickets and was wondering how that experience will be. Your video made me feel comfortable about purchasing a GA ticket. Thank you Also from a F1 SuperFan

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You’re welcome! GA tickets are the way to go, I think. Unless buying a grandstand ticket gives you some great amenities.

[@eazymac71]

super helpful, thank you!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chips-n-salsa]

just bought tickets for this year! I'm a Max fan and Red Bull fan!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

have fun!

[@lifeofbolla]

wanna link up? I am going too

[@Coloradopeachesrock]

Nice video! We are heading to the race in a couple days. Is it possible to tune into any audio or video coverage of the race while there? I’m spoiled watching the races on tv with all of the explanations of what’s going on. Thanks much!!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Cell phone signal is horrible out there. It might be possible, but last year I couldn’t get anything!

[@Coloradopeachesrock]

@@ItsAngelaGillis thanks Angela! Our group will be looking out for you to say hi and buy you a beverage! Let’s hope the cell service has improved with all the money in the sport now.

[@donleonardo5498]

Just bought my first F1 tickets! Can’t wait to see the race! Been a Ferrari fan since MSC. By the way, is it possible to catch a 9pm flight after the race? Is the traffic horrible after the race? Or would it be better to fly out the next day? Nice video by the way.

[@ECON301]

The answer to both your questions is yes. The race should be over by 4, maybe 5 if there are significant delays. The traffic is normally pretty bad, hoping for improvement this year. With that being said the airport is really close. Last year the airport was a shuttle stop, but I'm not sure if they are doing that this year. Hope you enjoy your stay

[@hypermac99]

Great video thanks for sharing !

[@ericvasquez3325]

You are so sweet! Thank you!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You are so welcome!

[@minfol]

thank you so much! Question: if i take the shuttle bus from the barton creek mall, can i park my car in the mall then take the shuttle bus?

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Yep! I feel that’s the best place to take the bus from.

[@minfol]

@@ItsAngelaGillis awesome! Thanks again!

[@toniavasseur9574]

How come they don’t touch it let you take coolers in there like Texas Motor Speedway

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

I guess because it's f1 and they want you to spend the money!

[@toniavasseur9574]

@@ItsAngelaGillis Yeah but Texas Motor Speedway you’re allowed to

[@ccclopez9958]

I am flying in and currently trying to see where should I get a hotel? Near the shuttles

[@cpluse2]

Thank you so much for this. I'm trying to go this year. And was wondering where you could sit in the GA area. Prices mind blowing but I know it will be worth it. Will be going Sun.. ty again

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You're welcome. I'll see you there!

[@riskymilkk5225]

hey! I'm trying to make a plan for 2022 and I have a few questions. 1. How packed were the shuttles at the pick-up locations? 2. How was the traffic getting to COTA using the shuttle? And I guess also getting back to the drop-off location. 3. How early did you get to the shuttle pick up location? 4. We are trying to book a place near the shuttle but most of them are unavailable or extremely expensive. Is it worth it to uber to the pick up location? Thanks for all the help!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

The shuttles didn’t take that long in my opinion. I got to the shuttle about an hour before, and we didn’t have to wait. Shuttles left early and we got there before COTA opened. It was hectic leaving and getting back to the shuttles. You should move closer to the exit earlier. I had my own car so I don’t know about the ubering, but I know other people on the shuttles did Uber.

[@riskymilkk5225]

@@ItsAngelaGillis gotcha thanks for the response! around what time did you get to the shuttle?

[@riskymilkk5225]

@@ItsAngelaGillis Also did you take the motorcoach shuttle or school bus shuttle?

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

@@riskymilkk5225 I took the motorcoach shuttles from the Barton Creek Mall.

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

@@riskymilkk5225 I got there an hour before the first shuttle was scheduled to leave which I think was 8am. So we got there early, and people were already getting on the buses, and we left earlier than the first shuttle time. Also, you can ride the shuttle back and forth all day long. So I guess if you don't want to wait between practices, you can leave and come back. I wouldn't recommend leaving on Saturday and Sunday, though.

[@marcmootoo6504]

Thanks for the video :)

[@toniavasseur9574]

So I can’t take like a backpack full of frozen waters that are sealed they wouldn’t allow that are yes or no.

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You could try. I know people were getting in with things they said they wouldn't allow in.

[@Eric-zg6lk]

If you buy the gerneral admission ticket can you sit anywhere where it specifys gerneral admission? Im trying to buy some GA tickets and it shows me section GA4 so dont know if it only specifies for one specific are?? Also does turn 12 have a General admission lawn area you can sit at?

[@tktkwei]

Where did you get your ticket? Any suggestions on where to get ticket the cheapest legit ticket? Thanks!

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

I got my ticket from Ticketmaster. That’s the only place you’ll get the true ticket value abs know you are buying a real ticket.

[@toniavasseur9574]

Geek seat is good too

[@mikelamerino2539]

Hello, Angela!! I like you video :) Please, where I can buy the tickets? Im from Perú, but I will travel to the F1 race

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

Buy your tickets early when they go on sale in March!

[@adrihalo]

Hello, excellent video, I am writing to you asking a few things, I hope you can help me, I search and can't find any information haha. I'm in SA, I'm not American, I don't have a car, I want to travel as cheaply as possible to the circuit Friday Saturday and Sunday. I read that there is free public transportation from downtown Austin, is it real? I appreciate your information :D

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You will need to pay for a shuttle.

[@anthonyyramirez]

Where exactly is the shuttle from downtown Austin?

[@anthonyyramirez]

Or how long before you know where it’s at thank you in advance

[@maxcalfornia]

very nice thanks!!

[@Tendonz_]

As someone who is flying in and renting a car. Are there parking spots within a 5km radius of the track to where we could park at?

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You have to get a parking pass to park at the circuit. If you don't have a pass you can't park. You can take a shuttle from downtown Austin or the mall. Did you purchase parking with your ticket?

[@daisopop]

Last year we parked on the neighbor's lot across the street from the track. $40 a day Fri/Sat and $50 on Sunday. No problem getting in and out.

[@Tendonz_]

@@daisopop Found a local guy online close to the track we good.

[@Rixhard69]

@@Tendonz_ imma need that hook up! Lol don’t wanna make my first race a bad time leaving

[@Tendonz_]

@@Rixhard69 look up "Chris Taylor Racing" buy a weekend spot online if it's not sold out yet. It's less than a mile from the track.

[@evelynsalvador1557]

What does ground pass admission mean?

[@ItsAngelaGillis]

You bring a chair or blanket and sit on the lawn.