F1 US GP – Start time, how to watch & more

Max Verstappen will start on pole for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix as he bids to complete a perfect weekend after also winning the Saturday sprint race at Circuit of the Americas.

The Red Bull driver will start alongside McLaren driver Lando Norris on the front row, while championship leader Oscar Piastri is down in sixth after running a used set of tyres in Q3.

It follows the sprint race where both McLaren drivers retired on the opening lap, leaving George Russell and Carlos Sainz on the podium with Verstappen.

The drivers’ championship fight is now poised nicely, with Piastri leading second-placed Norris by 22 points while Verstappen is third and 55 off top.

So how will that change after Sunday’s race? Here is how to watch the action.

What time does the F1 US GP start?

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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• Date: Sunday 19 October
• Start time: 8pm BST/2pm local time

The United States Grand Prix in Austin starts at 8pm in the United Kingdom, 2pm locally, covering 56 laps at Circuit of the Americas.

How can I watch Formula 1?

Sky Sports holds the live broadcast rights for F1 in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts every session in a season, costs £20 each month but it can also be bought via a deal that incorporates all Sky channels at £22 monthly. 

A one-off day membership of £14.99 for streaming platform NOW TV is also available, as is a monthly subscription at £31.99

Highlights are available on Channel 4, whose programme is broadcast several hours after the action on Saturday and Sunday.

How can I watch the F1 US GP?

• Channel: Sky Sports F1
• Start time: 6:30pm BST

Sky Sports F1 will start its US Grand Prix coverage at 6:30pm, which is 90 minutes before lights out. Autosport will also provide live commentary of the grand prix.

When can I watch highlights of the F1 US GP?

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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• Channel: Channel 4
• Start time: 12:30am BST on Monday 20 October

Channel 4 is set to broadcast an 80-minute highlight programme of the United States Grand Prix, with this starting at 12:30am UK time on Monday 20 October. It will also be available via Channel 4’s on-demand catch-up service, which is All 4.

Will the F1 US GP be on the radio?

The 2025 F1 campaign is available via the radio, with BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Live Extra and the BBC Sport website all providing coverage.

Radio coverage of the United States Grand Prix is available on BBC Radio 5 Live, which will begin its build-up at 7:30pm UK.

What’s the weather forecast for the F1 US GP?

Hot, sunny conditions are expected for the United States Grand Prix with air temperature starting at 30C and potentially rising to 32C under clear skies. There should be low winds and humidity levels are set for a maximum of 26%.

Photos from United States GP – Saturday

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