# Emma Felbermayr's Audi US GP Weekend

> F1 Academy driver Emma Felbermayr experiences Austin's US Grand Prix weekend with Audi.
- Title: Emma Felbermayr's Audi US GP Weekend · Cosmopolitan | Shortify
- Summary: F1 Academy driver Emma Felbermayr experiences Austin's US Grand Prix weekend with Audi. Emma Felbermayr finished third in F1 Academy standings after her…
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a74300950/audi-f1-academy-emma-felbermayr-united-states-grand-prix-2026
- Author: Tamara Fuentes
- Published: 2026-11-03T22:00:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emma felbermayr, audi, f1 academy, united states grand prix, cota, 1 hotel austin, paddock club, f1 academy standings, race weekend
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Emma Felbermayr finished third in F1 Academy standings after her first US Grand Prix weekend with Audi.