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Start times. Time zones that weekend: ET = EDT, CT = CDT, MT = MDT, PT = PDT; MT shown for Denver (Arizona does not observe daylight saving time). Official timetable, subject to change. [1],[2],[3]
The United States Grand Prix is round 18 of 23 in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held in Austin, United States. The race ran on Sunday, October 25, 2026 and was won by ANT.
★ It is one of 3 races in the United States this season. For the Americans on the grid, see our American drivers page.
Every round of the 2026 season airs live in the United States. Our how to watch F1 in the US guide covers TV channels, streaming options and US start times for each race.
Jolyon Palmer dissects the opening lap fireworks between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in Austin, breaking down the wheel-to-wheel battle that set the tone for the entire United States Grand Prix. The analysis moves from first-corner contact through the strategic calls that shaped the race, revealing how those early moves dictated everything that followed across the Texas circuit.
Liam Lawson could be in line for another Formula 1 race seat. The Red Bull junior has impressed in his limited opportunities, and whispers around the US Grand Prix paddock suggest he might get the call again. This video breaks down the possibilities, the politics at play, and what it means for the young Kiwi's future. The silly season rumor mill is churning.
Lewis Hamilton dials in back-to-back qualifying laps to hunt down Lando Norris for fourth on the grid at COTA. Watch the seven-time champion string together the pace when it matters most, threading sector after sector to close the gap. Pure qualifying craft under pressure—Hamilton finding the limit when he needs it in Texas.
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