AUSTIN, Texas – While drivers gear up for Formula 1, the Circuit of the Americas is preparing for performances by two internationally-known artists.

Bruno Mars and Britney Spears will headline the 2018 United States Grand Prix in Austin.

Mars will take the Super Stage on Saturday, Oct. 20, ahead of Spears, who performs on Sunday, Oct. 21, after the race.

Formula 1 tickets go on sale Friday, April 27 and start at $169.

Nominated for a Grammy 27 times, Mars’ double-platinum album “24K Magic” recently propelled him to the top of the Billboard 200 list for 44 consecutive weeks.

Spears has been a global phenomenon since she released her first single as teenager, “Baby One More Time.” Since then she has become a multi-platinum Grammy award winner, landing her a residency in Las Vegas.

“We’re excited to welcome Bruno Mars and Britney Spears to this year’s United States Grand Prix stage. The pinnacle of motorsports, two global superstar musicians and all of the festive entertainment that comes with the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix defines the weekend as the greatest sports and entertainment celebration of the year. We are proud to host such an incredible weekend for race and music fans alike,” said Bobby Epstein, founder and chairman of COTA.