Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Circuit of the Americas with Kimi Antonelli on pole and his first chance to clinch the 2026 world championship.
Antonelli starts ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, while title rival George Russell lines up sixth. If Antonelli wins and Russell finishes ninth or lower, the Mercedes driver will be crowned world champion in Austin.
Charles Leclerc starts fourth ahead of Lewis Hamilton, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris seventh and eighth for McLaren. Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly complete the top 10.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s United States GP.
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Broadcast coverage of Formula 1 varies by region. In the United States, Apple TV is the primary broadcast partner for the 2026 season, with all sessions available on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV remains the series’ global subscription streaming service.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports continues as the championship’s exclusive broadcaster, showing every session live throughout the 2026 season. F1 coverage can also be streamed via Sky Go or NOW, with highlights available free-to-air on Channel 4.
Motorsport.com will provide live coverage and updates throughout the United States GP weekend.
F1 United States GP Sunday schedule
Times local to Austin:
Sunday, October 25 — 2026 United States Grand Prix — 3:00pm CDT
For UK viewers:
Sunday, October 25 — 2026 United States Grand Prix — 8:00pm GMT
For US Eastern Time viewers:
Sunday, October 25 — 2026 United States Grand Prix — 4:00pm ET
F1 United States GP full weekend schedule
All times local to Austin:
Friday, October 23 — free practice 1 — 12:30pm CDTFriday, October 23 — free practice 2 — 4:00pm CDTSaturday, October 24 — free practice 3 — 12:30pm CDTSaturday, October 24 — qualifying — 4:00pm CDTSunday, October 25 — 2026 United States Grand Prix — 3:00pm CDTUnited States GP Sunday weather forecast
Sunday is expected to be warm and predominantly dry in Austin for the United States Grand Prix. Temperatures should sit around 27-29C at the 3:00pm local start, with partly cloudy skies and periods of sunshine. Rain is not currently expected.
Winds should remain light to moderate at around 10-15km/h, meaning the warmer conditions may have a greater impact than the wind. Tyre degradation and thermal management could therefore play an important role over the 56-lap race.
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Circuit: Circuit of the AmericasLocation: Austin, Texas, United StatesEvent: United States GPCircuit type: permanent road courseFriday sessions: free practice 1 and free practice 2Saturday sessions: free practice 3 and qualifyingRace: Sunday, October 25Circuit length: 5.513kmCorners: 20Race distance: 56 laps / 308.405kmCircuit of the Americas combines significant elevation changes with high-speed direction changes, heavy braking zones and a famously steep climb into Turn 1. Its opening sector takes inspiration from Silverstone’s Maggots-Becketts-Chapel complex, while the circuit’s bumps remain an additional set-up challenge.
2026 Formula 1 driver and team roster
| Team | Driver | Driver |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Kimi Antonelli |
| Red Bull Racing | Max Verstappen | Isack Hadjar |
| Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton | Charles Leclerc |
| Williams | Carlos Sainz | Alex Albon |
| Racing Bulls | Liam Lawson | Arvid Lindblad |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Haas F1 Team | Oliver Bearman | Esteban Ocon |
| Audi | Nico Hulkenberg | Gabriel Bortoleto |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Franco Colapinto |
| Cadillac F1 Team | Valtteri Bottas | Sergio Perez |