Formula 1 2026 · Round 18
United States Grand Prix 2026
Circuit of the Americas, Austin · 23–25 Oct. Every session in UK time, and where to watch it in the UK.
Race · UK time · Late start
20:00 GMT
Sunday 25 October
United States Grand Prix times, UK
Practice 1
Fri 23 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
18:30BST
Practice 2
Fri 23 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
22:00BST
Practice 3
Sat 24 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
18:30BST
Qualifying
Sat 24 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
22:00BST
Grand Prix
Sun 25 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
20:00GMT
UK times (GMT). Live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW; free highlights of qualifying and the race on Channel 4, per the Sky and Channel 4 agreement. Session times can move; check the broadcaster on the day.
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United States Grand Prix preview · the title picture
Leader · after round 17
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes · 340 pts · 102 clear of Russell
Points left · from round 18
150
6 Grands Prix at 25 for a win. 6 drivers can still win it.
Form
Max Verstappen won last time out, the Singapore Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen won here last year for Red Bull.
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Pts | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes | 8 | 340 | — |
| 2 | George RussellMercedes | 3 | 238 | −102 |
| 3 | Lewis HamiltonFerrari | 1 | 229 | −111 |
| 4 | Max VerstappenRed Bull | 2 | 221 | −119 |
| 5 | Charles LeclercFerrari | 1 | 215 | −125 |
Standings after round 17. Points left counts 25 for every remaining Grand Prix win and 8 for each sprint; the fastest-lap point was dropped in 2025. Full standings · Who can still win the title
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United States Grand Prix: quick answers
What time does the United States Grand Prix start in the UK?
The race starts at 20:00 GMT on Sunday 25 October, UK time.
What time is qualifying for the United States Grand Prix in the UK?
Qualifying starts at 22:00 BST on Saturday 24 October, UK time.
Is the United States Grand Prix on free TV in the UK?
Not live. Sky Sports F1 shows every session live (also on NOW). Channel 4 shows free highlights of qualifying and the race later the same day.
Who is leading the F1 championship before the United States Grand Prix?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) leads on 340 points, 102 ahead of George Russell, after round 17. 150 points are left: 6 Grands Prix.
Who won the United States Grand Prix last year?
Max Verstappen won the 2025 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas for Red Bull.
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