2025 US GP dates, schedule, weather, UK start time and how to watch Sprint Weekend or stream F1 Austin race on Sky Sports | F1 News
Formula 1 crosses the Atlantic to begin a crucial phase of the 2025 world title race as the United States Grand Prix in Austin hosts the fourth sprint weekend of the season, live. Sky Sports F1.
First leg of a double schedule with the Mexico Grand Prix, then followed in November by trips to Brazil and Las Vegas, the series of races in the Americas could play a central role in the final outcome of this year’s Drivers’ Championship fight.
And it was a title battle that closed after drama and controversy on the streets of Singapore with Lando Norris cutting McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri’s lead to 22 points and the resurgent Max Verstappen reducing his deficit to 63 points.
A sprint weekend means there are a maximum of 33 drivers up for grabs at the Circuit of the Americas, making a fast start and consistency throughout the weekend particularly important for the three championship contenders.
With the constructors’ title now won and dusted in record time, McLaren will aim to both return to racing habits for the first time in four races and keep in check any on-track tension between Piastri and Norris after the pair banged wheels on the opening lap in Singapore.
Mercedes’ George Russell will again aim to be at the front after his impressive victory ahead of title contenders at the Marina Bay circuit, while Ferrari will be hoping the USA’s back-to-back showdown with Mexico will bring some joy to their disappointing season as they return to the scene of their last two wins from a year ago.
With Austin six hours behind the UK and Ireland, the US GP weekend represents a prime time viewing party for Sky Sports F1 viewers, headlined by the 56-lap race on Sunday, October 19 at 8 p.m.
US GP Circuit – Circuit of the Americas
Among the most recent permanent circuits to join the calendar over the past two decades, the Circuit of the Americas is certainly one of the best.
The undulating 3.4-mile, 20-turn track built on the outskirts of Austin quickly proved a hit with drivers when it debuted in 2021 as F1’s first custom-built home in the United States.
There was also a feeling of familiarity given that its 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 following Lando Norris’ controversial overtake on Max Verstappen
An Esses section reminiscent of Silverstone’s legendary high-speed Maggotts and Becketts complex makes up turns three to six, while an inverted triple-apex challenge in the style of Istanbul Park’s turn eight and a Hockenheim-style arena section all feature in the thrilling counter-clockwise lap.
The circuit even has its own signature in the form of a steep climb up to the first corner, which has been the scene of many overtaking and controversial incidents over the past 13 years as drivers go wheel to wheel in the wide braking zone before descending back towards the Esses.
Weather for the US GP in Austin
The Texas capital is currently experiencing a heatwave, with early forecasts for F1 race week calling for high temperatures in the 30s and plenty of sunshine.
US GP dates, UK start time and live Sky Sports F1 schedule – practice, qualifying and race
Thursday October 16
8 p.m.: Drivers’ press conference
11 p.m.: Uncut paddock
Friday October 17
6:00 p.m.: US GP Practice One (practice starts at 6:30 p.m.)*
8:30 p.m.: Team Principals press conference
10 p.m.: US GP Sprint Qualifying (qualifying starts at 10:30 p.m.*)
Saturday October 18
5:00 p.m.: preparation for the United States GP Sprint
6 p.m.: US SPRINT GP
7 p.m.: Ted’s sprint log
9 p.m.: preparation for qualifying for the United States GP*
10 p.m.: US GP QUALIFYING*
00:00 (Sunday morning): Ted’s qualification log*
Sunday October 19
6:30 p.m.: Sunday Grand Prix: preparation for the United States GP*
8 p.m.: THE UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX*
10 p.m.: Checkered flag: reaction from the United States GP
11 p.m.: Ted’s notebook
*also 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 on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday morning until United States Grand Prix itself on Sunday October 19 at 8 p.m.
Application : Sky customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app – with the possibility of getting on board with any driver!
Don’t have Sky?
Flow: Non-Sky customers can stream the action with a NOW Day pass or monthly pass that can be canceled at any time
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow the race weekend live via our blog dedicated to F1
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the checkered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the US GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the “Watch” section at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for Sunday, before lights out at 8 p.m.
- Press the Sky Sports F1 channel
- Log in with your Sky iD (*you only need to do this once)
*Sky iD Help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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The F1 title race now returns to North America, with the United States Grand Prix in Austin first as the Sprint format returns from October 17-19, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
