The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 25, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The race is an important part of the championship’s final stretch, where every point can make a difference in the fight for the drivers’ and constructors’ titles. The GP is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. (CT), 4:00 p.m. (ET), 2:00 pm. (MT) y 1:00 p.m. (PT). In the United Kingdom, the race will start at 9:00 p.m.
The Circuit of the Americas is known for its challenging layout, featuring fast corners, long straights, and major elevation changes. These characteristics test both the drivers’ skills and the teams’ car setups. Fans can expect an intense weekend, with practice sessions on Friday and Saturday before qualifying determines the starting order for Sunday’s race.
With the 2026 season approaching its decisive stages, the Austin race could have a major impact on the championship standings. Drivers will need to balance speed, tire management, and strategy to secure valuable points.
Where can you watch the United States Grand Prix 2026 live and online?
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix can be followed via the following platforms and channels, depending on the country:
United States:
- Apple TV: The official streaming platform for following practice sessions, qualifying, the sprint, and the race live within the United States.
- F1 TV Pro: Formula 1’s official streaming service, featuring onboard cameras, telemetry, and live broadcasts without commercial breaks.
United Kingdom
- Sky Sports F1: A dedicated television channel (available on Sky and Virgin Media platforms) offering full, live coverage throughout the entire weekend.
- NOW Sports: A subscription-based streaming service that provides access to Sky Sports F1 broadcasts without a fixed-term contract.
Spain
- DAZN: The platform that holds the exclusive rights in Spain, available via an app with its dedicated channel, DAZN F1.
- Movistar Plus+: Linear television broadcast via the DAZN F1 channel (channel 69) for subscribers who have the ‘Motor’ or ‘Sports’ package.
- Orange TV: Integrated access to the DAZN F1 feed for customers with eligible sports entertainment packages.
Mexico
- F1 TV Pro: Formula 1’s official streaming service, offering access to all onboard cameras, telemetry, and live broadcasts.
- Sky Sports en Izzi y Sky
Argentina
- Fox Sports Argentina: Cable television broadcast via Fox Sports’ linear channels and select ESPN feeds.
- Disney+ Premium: A streaming platform that broadcasts all the weekend’s action live, drawing from ESPN’s sports content catalog.
- F1 TV Pro: The official F1 platform, available for live streaming without commercial interruptions.
Peru
- ESPN: Traditional live television coverage via the ESPN and ESPN 2 channels, available through the country’s major cable providers (such as Movistar TV, Claro TV, and DirecTV).
- Disney+ Premium: Live digital streaming of all practice sessions, qualifying, the sprint, and the race, featuring the ESPN broadcast feed.
- F1 TV Pro: A direct subscription service from Formula 1, offering multi-language audio, live timing, and exclusive camera angles.
What time does the United States Grand Prix start?
The 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the following times, according to each United States time zone and its corresponding reference state:
- Eastern Time / ET (Nueva York, Florida): 4:00 p.m. (16:00 horas)
- Central Time / CT (Texas, Illinois): 3:00 p.m. (15:00 horas)
- Mountain Time / MT (Colorado, Arizona): 2:00 p.m. (14:00 horas)
- Pacific Time / PT (California, Washington): 1:00 p.m. (13:00 horas)
- Alaska Time / AKT (Alaska): 12:00 p.m. (12:00 horas)
- Hawaii-Aleutian Time / HAT (Hawái): 10:00 a.m. (10:00 horas)
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