{"id":3854,"date":"2026-10-11T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=3854"},"modified":"2026-10-11T14:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T17:08:59","slug":"when-is-the-next-f1-race-after-singapore-united-states-gp-2026-date-and-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/when-is-the-next-f1-race-after-singapore-united-states-gp-2026-date-and-times\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the next F1 race after Singapore? United States GP 2026 date and times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Formula 1 returns on October 23\u201325 for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas<\/strong>, following Max Verstappen’s victory in Singapore on Sunday (11 October). The race takes place on Sunday, October 25, at 15:00 local time (CDT), 20:00 in the United Kingdom (GMT) and 17:00 in Bras\u00edlia (BRT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United States Grand Prix is the 18th round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship<\/strong>, with a two-week interval between Singapore and Austin. Unlike the previous weekend at Marina Bay, Austin will use the conventional Grand Prix format, with three free-practice sessions, qualifying and Sunday’s race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event arrives at a potentially decisive moment in the championship. Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 102 points<\/strong> after finishing third in Singapore and could mathematically secure his first world title in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Verstappen arrives in Austin following consecutive victories at Sepang and Singapore<\/a>, having transformed Red Bull’s competitiveness during the latest two rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What time is the 2026 United States F1 Grand Prix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 United States Grand Prix starts at 15:00 in Austin on Sunday, October 25<\/strong>. That corresponds to 16:00 in New York and Toronto, 13:00 in Los Angeles, 20:00 in London and 17:00 in Bras\u00edlia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The time difference is particularly important for British viewers because the United Kingdom switches from British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on October 25<\/strong>, the morning of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For viewers in India, Australia and New Zealand, the Grand Prix takes place during the early hours or morning of Monday, October 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country \/ region<\/th>Race start<\/th>Date<\/th><\/tr>
Austin, Texas (CDT)<\/td>15:00<\/td>Sunday, Oct 25<\/td><\/tr>
New York \/ Toronto (EDT)<\/td>16:00<\/td>Sunday, Oct 25<\/td><\/tr>
Los Angeles \/ Vancouver (PDT)<\/td>13:00<\/td>Sunday, Oct 25<\/td><\/tr>
United Kingdom (GMT)<\/td>20:00<\/td>Sunday, Oct 25<\/td><\/tr>
India (IST)<\/td>01:30<\/td>Monday, Oct 26<\/td><\/tr>
Sydney \/ Melbourne (AEDT)<\/td>07:00<\/td>Monday, Oct 26<\/td><\/tr>
Auckland \/ Wellington (NZDT)<\/td>09:00<\/td>Monday, Oct 26<\/td><\/tr>
Bras\u00edlia (BRT)<\/td>17:00<\/td>Sunday, Oct 25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

United States GP 2026: full F1 weekend schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Circuit of the Americas hosts three practice sessions before qualifying on Saturday and the 56-lap Grand Prix on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first practice session takes place on Friday, October 23, at 12:30 local time. Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday at 16:00, while the race begins at 15:00 on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Session<\/th>Austin (CDT)<\/th>UK<\/th>US\/Canada ET<\/th>India (IST)<\/th><\/tr>
FP1 \u2014 Fri, Oct 23<\/td>12:30<\/td>18:30 BST<\/td>13:30<\/td>23:00<\/td><\/tr>
FP2 \u2014 Fri, Oct 23<\/td>16:00<\/td>22:00 BST<\/td>17:00<\/td>Sat 02:30<\/td><\/tr>
FP3 \u2014 Sat, Oct 24<\/td>12:30<\/td>18:30 BST<\/td>13:30<\/td>23:00<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying \u2014 Sat, Oct 24<\/td>16:00<\/td>22:00 BST<\/td>17:00<\/td>Sun 02:30<\/td><\/tr>
Race \u2014 Sun, Oct 25<\/td>15:00<\/td>20:00 GMT<\/td>16:00<\/td>Mon 01:30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Austin is not a sprint weekend<\/strong>, meaning only Sunday’s Grand Prix will award championship points. The winner receives 25 points, with 18 for second place and 15 for third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Kimi Antonelli win the F1 championship in Austin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Austin is Antonelli’s first opportunity to mathematically secure the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mercedes driver enters the weekend with 340 points, compared with 238 for teammate Russell. Lewis Hamilton is third with 229, while Verstappen has moved into fourth with 221.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antonelli must leave Austin with a sufficiently large advantage over every remaining mathematical contender to make the championship unassailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With five Grands Prix remaining after the United States race, a maximum of 125 points will still be available. A lead of 126 points would therefore guarantee the title without requiring a countback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antonelli currently leads Russell by 102 points, meaning he needs to outscore his teammate by at least 24 points in Austin<\/strong> to establish that margin. Results from Hamilton, Verstappen and other mathematical contenders must also be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full scenarios are explained in GRANDE PR\u00caMIO’s analysis of what Antonelli needs to win the F1 title in Austin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Austin could be important for Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The United States Grand Prix will also provide another test of the competitive order after Red Bull’s recent resurgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verstappen dominated the latest two weekends at Sepang and Singapore, circuits with contrasting characteristics. Red Bull’s recovery has raised questions about whether its late-season progress arrived too late to challenge for the Drivers’ Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferrari also arrives with encouraging signs after Charles Leclerc finished second in Singapore. The Monegasque revealed that Ferrari had introduced small new components at Marina Bay<\/a>, although further development is required to challenge Red Bull consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLaren faces a different challenge. Lando Norris admitted that the team had fallen to fourth in the competitive order and warned that it would struggle to close the gap without further upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Austin circuit combines high-speed direction changes, long straights and slower corners, providing another opportunity to compare the strengths of the leading four teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to watch the 2026 United States Grand Prix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the United States, Apple TV holds the Formula 1 broadcasting rights for the 2026 season<\/strong>. Viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland can follow the weekend through Sky Sports F1, with streaming available through eligible Sky and NOW services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Canada, coverage is available through TSN and RDS, while Indian viewers can follow Formula 1 through FanCode. In Australia, Fox Sports and Kayo provide coverage, while Sky Sport serves New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast availability and subscription requirements vary by territory and should be checked with the relevant provider before the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United States GP 2026: FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When is the next Formula 1 race after Singapore?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The next race is the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, October 23\u201325, 2026<\/strong>. The Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, October 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What time does the 2026 Austin F1 race start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The race begins at 15:00 in Austin, 16:00 in New York and Toronto, 20:00 in London and 17:00 in Bras\u00edlia<\/strong> on Sunday, October 25. In India, it starts at 01:30 on Monday, October 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Kimi Antonelli become F1 world champion at the United States GP?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points after Singapore and can mathematically secure the title in Austin if he establishes an unassailable advantage over every remaining contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> continues its Formula 1 coverage<\/a> as the championship prepares for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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