F1 United States GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
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 ... Keep…
Formula 1 returns to the United States for the 2026 Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, October 25. Kimi Antonelli leads the grid after clinching pole position, edging out Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar in front of George Russell, who starts sixth. If Antonelli wins the race and Russell finishes ninth or lower, the Mercedes driver will secure the world championship title in Austin.
Charles Leclerc will start fourth, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for McLaren. Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly round out the top 10. Full qualifying results and the full field can be found in the report.
Broadcast coverage varies by region. In the United States, Apple TV is the primary broadcaster for the 2026 season, with all sessions available on the platform. F1 TV remains the global subscription streaming service. UK viewers can catch every session live on Sky Sports, with additional access via Sky Go or NOW. Highlights will be available free-to-air on Channel 4. Motorsport.com will provide live coverage and updates throughout the weekend.
The United States Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00pm CDT, starting at 8:00pm GMT for UK viewers and 4:00pm ET for US Eastern Time viewers.
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