Formula 1 begins a crucial phase of its race for the 2025 world title when it heads across the Atlantic to host the season’s fourth sprint weekend live at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Sky Sports F1.
The first race of a doubleheader with the Mexico City Grand Prix will be followed by trips to Brazil and Las Vegas in November, and racing in the Americas could play a pivotal role in the final outcome of this year’s Drivers’ Championship race.
And with the title battle coming to a close again after the drama and controversy on the streets of Singapore with Lando Norris, McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s lead was reduced to 22 points and a resurgent Max Verstappen reduced the deficit to 63 points. Reduced.
The sprint weekend means there can be up to 33 drivers on the circuit of the Americas, meaning a fast start and consistency throughout the weekend will be particularly important for all three championship contenders.
Now having won and dusted off the constructors’ title in record time, McLaren will return to racing form for the first of four races and will aim to keep tensions at bay between Piatri and Norris after the pair clashed wheels on the first lap in Singapore.
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Circuit of the Americas United States Grand Prix Highlights
Mercedes’ George Russell will be aiming to jump back into the lead after an impressive win ahead of his title rivals at the Marina Bay Circuit, while Ferrari will be aiming to end back-to-back US-Mexico races with wins over the last two a year ago. They will be hoping to bring some late cheer to a disappointing season by getting back to winning places.
Austin is six hours behind the UK and Ireland, so US GP weekend represents the best evening viewing. Sky Sports F1 A 56-lap race headlines the Sunday, October 19, 8 p.m.
US GP Track – Circuit of the Americas
Of the new permanent circuits that have joined the calendar over the past few decades, the Inter-American Circuit is certainly one of the best.
Built on the outskirts of Austin, the undulating 3.4-mile, 20-corner layout quickly became a hit with drivers when it debuted in 2021 as F1’s first custom home in the United States.
There was also a sense of familiarity, as the track design was inspired by some of Europe’s most famous tracks.
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Listen to the heated radio messages exchanged during the United States Grand Prix after Lando Norris controversially overtook Max Verstappen.
The Esses section, reminiscent of the legendary high-speed Maggotts and Becketts complex at Silverstone, makes up Turns 3 to 6, while Istanbul Park’s Turn Eight-style inverted triple apex challenge and Hockenheim-style stadium section are all exciting. Included in counterclockwise wrap.
The circuit also has the unique feature of a steep uphill run to the first corner, which over the past 13 years has been the scene of numerous overtakes and controversial incidents as drivers went wheel-to-wheel with wide braking zones before powering downhill towards the Esses.
Austin GP weather, USA
The Texas capital is currently experiencing a heat wave, with early forecasts for F1 race week pointing to high temperatures in the mid-30s and plenty of sunshine.
US GP dates, UK start times and live schedule on Sky Sports F1 – practice, qualifying and racing
Thursday, October 16
8 p.m.: Driver press conference
11pm: Paddock Uncut
Friday, October 17th
6:00 PM: US GP Practice 1 (practice starts at 6:30 PM)*
8:30 PM: Team leader press conference
10:00 PM: US GP Sprint Qualifying (Qualifying starts at 10:30 PM*)
Saturday, October 18th
5pm: Building the US GP sprint
6pm: US GP Sprint
7 p.m.: Ted’s sprint notes
9pm: Preparing for US GP Qualifying*
10pm: US GP Qualifying*
12:00 AM (Sunday Morning): Ted’s Qualifying Laptop*
Sunday, October 19th
6:30 p.m.: Grand Prix Sunday: U.S. GP strengthened*
8 p.m.: United States Grand Prix*
10 PM: Checkered Flag: US GP Reaction
11 PM: Ted’s Notes
*It will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the United States Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Do you have sky?
TV: Sky customers can watch from the first practice session on Friday morning through Sky Sports F1. The United States Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 8pm.
App: Sky customers can also watch: Sky Sports App – You have the option to ride with any driver!
No Sky?
brook: If you’re not a Sky customer, you can: Stream the action with NOW Day or a monthly pass that can be canceled at any time.
Live Blog: Anyone on the go can watch live coverage of the race weekend via: Blog dedicated to F1
Free highlights: Watch F1 highlights immediately after the checkered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the US GP on mobile using the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app.
- Get ready by heading to the ‘Watch’ section at 6.30pm on Sunday before lights out at 8pm.
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 channel
- Log in with your Sky ID. (*You only need to do this once.)
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F1’s title race now returns to North America. The United States Grand Prix in Austin returns in a sprint format from October 17-19, broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports NOW – No Commitment, Cancel Anytime
