The Formula 1 circuit is heading out west for the United States Grand Prix, taking place in Austin, Texas on Sunday.

 There’s much action to look forward to in the Lone Star State this weekend, as the race for the Drivers’ Championship continues to heat up. 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli has the chance to make history at Circuit of the Americas, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history if certain race results unfold in his favor.

Of course, this is just Antonelli’s first opportunity to claim the title. In order to do so at the U.S. Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver would need to win outright, with No. 2 George Russell placing ninth or lower, and No. 3 Lewis Hamilton placing fifth or lower. If this perfect storm doesn’t occur, Antonelli will have to try again at a later race.

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Here’s how to watch the United States Grand Prix for free, including streaming options and start time for the Formula 1 race.

How to watch F1 United States Grand Prix 2026 without cable

In the United States, Apple TV has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season. 

New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you’ve bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $14.99/month. 

For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.

F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.

United States Grand Prix 2026 start time

The 2026 United States Grand Prix will take place at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX on Sunday, Oct. 25 and will begin at 3 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that start time translates across North America:

Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026