Rev your engines and get ready for Formula 1’s return to Austin. The world’s top F1 drivers will race around Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, October 25, with lights out at 4 p.m. ET. Here’s our guide to catching every heart-pounding moment of the 2026 United States Grand Prix.
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United States Grand Prix Race Information
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. local time)
- Racetrack: Circuit of The Americas
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Laps/Distance: 56 laps, 308.405 kilometers (approximately 191.6 miles)
- How to Watch: Apple TV
How to Watch the United States Grand Prix Live
You can watch the 2026 United States Grand Prix live on Apple TV, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of Formula 1. The race starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 25, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the racing action. Apple TV also carries every practice and qualifying session throughout the weekend.
United States Grand Prix Weekend Schedule
Now, speaking of the action, let’s see when to tune in this weekend.
All times below are Eastern. Every session is available on Apple TV.
Friday, October 23
- Practice 1 — 1:30 p.m. ET
- Practice 2 — 5 p.m. ET
Saturday, October 24
- Practice 3 — 1:30 p.m. ET
- Qualifying — 5 p.m. ET
Sunday, October 25
- United States Grand Prix — 4 p.m. ET
Who Won the 2025 United States Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen won the 2025 United States Grand Prix for Red Bull, converting pole position into victory. Lando Norris finished second for McLaren, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium in third.
Circuit of the Americas Track Specs
The Circuit of the Americas is a 3.4-mile-long track in Austin, Texas. In addition to Formula 1, it also hosts NASCAR and motorcycle races.
Opened in 2012 as the first circuit built specifically for Formula 1 in the United States, the track features 20 turns and a dramatic 133-foot climb toward Turn 1. Several of the turns are designed to resemble other famous tracks around the world.
History of the United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix became part of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1959 at Sebring, Florida. After a stop at Riverside, California, in 1960, the event moved to Watkins Glen, New York, in 1961.
Austin began its chapter in the race’s history in 2012, when Circuit of The Americas hosted its first United States Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won that inaugural Austin race, taking his final victory for McLaren before moving to Mercedes the following season.
Which Formula 1 Races Are Held in the United States?
The United States hosts three F1 races in 2026: the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Miami Grand Prix and the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Miami and Las Vegas races debuted in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
This year’s Miami Grand Prix was held at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida in May. Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, won the race.
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be held November 19-21. This nighttime race takes place on a temporary street circuit that includes parts of the iconic Las Vegas Strip.
Watch the United States Grand Prix With DIRECTV
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