From Cosmopolitan · Tamara Fuentes · · 1m 50s
Emma Felbermayr's Audi US GP Weekend
F1 Academy driver Emma Felbermayr experiences Austin's US Grand Prix weekend with Audi.
In brief
F1 Academy driver Emma Felbermayr experiences Austin's US Grand Prix weekend with Audi. Emma Felbermayr finished third in F1 Academy standings after her first US Grand Prix weekend with Audi. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Austin's F1 History
Austin was the only U.S. race for Formula 1 before Miami or Las Vegas.
Circuit of the Americas
The track was built for Formula 1 with turns inspired by Silverstone and Bahrain's circuit.
Audi's New Venture
Audi joined F1 Academy at the United States Grand Prix 2026.
Emma's First Weekend
Emma Felbermayr experienced Austin for the first time as an F1 Academy driver.
Day Before Race
Emma arrived one day earlier to adjust to the time zone and try cowboy boots.
Audi Q9 Experience
Audi gave Emma and her dad a 2027 Audi Q9 with 18 miles on it.
1 Hotel Austin
The hotel has a strong link to Audi and features wagyu burgers.
Friday Practice
Emma noted only one track session versus five in karting for F1 Academy drivers.
Track Walk
Emma and her dad walked the track from Turn 1 to Turn 16.
Dinner Experience
Audi, 1 Hotel, and SingleThread hosted a five-course dinner with farm-to-table meals.
Qualifying Day
Emma got a Paddock Club pass and saw Audi F1 garage operations.
Pirelli Hot Lap
Emma took a 150 mph ride in Audi RS 5 with F1 ambassador Carrie Schreiner.
Race Day
Emma finished third in F1 Academy standings after her first US Grand Prix weekend.
Next Race
Emma will race in Las Vegas after Austin, with colder conditions.
Emma's Focus
Emma plans to reset after races to improve performance.
Future Plans
Emma has no plans for next season after finishing her two-year F1 Academy limit.
What to remember
Emma Felbermayr finished third in F1 Academy standings after her first US Grand Prix weekend with Audi.
