How to follow US Grand Prix on the BBC

The 14th iteration of the United States Grand Prix is set to take place at the Circuit of the Americas from October 23-25, 2026. This round marks the 18th installment of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc dominated practice sessions in Austin, Texas, outpacing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.042 seconds in the second hour of testing. Max Verstappen, winner of the Singapore Grand Prix, secured third place in the qualifying timesheets, followed by Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton in fourth.

Antonelli stands a chance of securing his first drivers' championship title if he triumphs in the Austin race, with his team-mate George Russell finishing ninth or lower, and Hamilton not placing within the top four positions. As the United Kingdom transitions to British Summer Time (BST) on the day of the race, the clock difference must be taken into account. Race day's 56-lap event will kick off at 20:00 GMT.

Coverage of the race will be available across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app. Smart speakers can be used to play 5 Live, for instance. Don't miss out on the Chequered Flag podcast, featuring commentary throughout the event. For the first time this year, post-race shows for every Grand Prix will be accessible on BBC iPlayer and YouTube.

The third practice session will air on Saturday, October 24, from 18:30-19:30 BST on 5 Sports Extra. Qualifying will take place from 22:00-23:00 BST on the same day. Sunday's race will begin at 20:00 GMT, with a build-up starting at 19:30 on BBC 5 Live. Verstappen claimed victory at the Circuit of the Americas last year, with Lando Norris finishing second and Leclerc claiming third place.

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