F1 continues its global tour. Following the Asian stop-off in Singapore, the teams and drivers now head to the Americas for four races, three of which take place north of the equator (Austin, Mexico City and Las Vegas) and one south of it (Sao Paulo). We head to Austin, Texas, next for the second F1 stop-off in the United States this year. It won’t be the final visit to the US, though, as the driving stars return next month for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Team McLaren may be jetting to the States with the Constructors title safely secured for a second successive season, but there’s still all to play for in the Drivers’ Championship. George Russell consolidated 4th spot in the standings after clinching his second win of the season in Singapore. The Mercedes man may have denied Max Verstappen a third straight victory, but the Dutchman did maintain his solid run of form, which has seen him finish first or second in four straight races.
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Lewis Hamilton tops the US Grand Prix honours board with 6 wins, followed by Michael Schumacher on 5. Hamilton’s first success came at Indianapolis in 2007, with the remaining five victories all coming in Austin (2012-2017). In more recent times, Max Verstappen has held sway, and the Dutchman almost followed in Hamilton’s and Schumacher’s tyre marks by notching four wins on the spin. However, Verstappen failed to add to his 2021, 2022 & 2023 successes last year, as Ferrari dominated in Texas, with Charles Leclerc finishing in front of teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.
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The Circuit of the Americas is staging a sprint weekend once again, which is the first one to take place since the Belgian GP in Spa, back in July. These unique weekends help ensure there are competitive track sessions for fans attending the event and watching on TV on all three days of the race weekend. To further add to the spectators’ excitement, there will be musical acts performing after each day’s track action in Austin. Kygo and Garth Brooks are just two of the 2025 headline stars. In past years, the likes of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Eminem, to name just a few, have taken to the stage to delight the race crowds.
Let GOAL give you all the important information you need ahead of the United States Grand Prix, including the full weekend schedule of events and how you can watch and stream all the action live.
How to watch the F1 United States Grand Prix 2025
The United States Grand Prix will be available to watch live on Sky Sports F1 (and Main Event) in the UK, like all F1 race weekends are this year. Sky Sports’ coverage includes not only the main Sunday race itself, but also the practice, sprint qualifying, sprint and qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday too.
If you're an existing Sky customer, you can add Sky Sports online or through the My Sky app at any time. Packages start from £20 per month with Sky Stream. Sky Sports+ is included at no extra cost, which allows the viewer the opportunity to watch many more live events across a range of sports. The Sky Sports app allows subscribers to download and watch live sport on the go and is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android. NOW TV offers a variety of sign-ups for the avid sports watcher, including the ‘Sports Day Membership', which allows access to all 12 Sky Sports channels for 24 hours for £14.99.
Where is the F1 United States Grand Prix 2025 held?
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The 2025 United States Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, October 19. The race is currently held in Texas at the Circuit of the Americas and has been annually since 2012. Circuit of the Americas (aka COTA) is a 3.426-mile (5.514 km) track, located in Austin, Texas, which is currently home to the NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix and the Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas, as well as the F1 United States Grand Prix.
The venue was opened in 2012 and was the first circuit in the United States to be purpose-built for Formula One. The track features a mix of tight corners and sweeping sections, with several overtaking opportunities. Charles Leclerc holds the lap record of 1:36.169, which he clocked during the 2019 edition of the race, which was won by Valtteri Bottas.
F1 United States Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Schedule
Below, you can find the timings for each session (practice, sprint qualifying, sprint, qualifying and the Grand Prix), as well as how you can watch/stream them:
| Date | Session | Time (BST) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 17 | Practice 1 | 6:30 pm | Sky Sports |
| Friday, October 17 | Sprint Qualifying | 10:30 pm | Sky Sports |
| Saturday, October 18 | Sprint | 6:00 pm | Sky Sports |
| Saturday, October 18 | Qualifying | 10:00 pm | Sky Sports |
| Sunday, October 19 | Grand Prix | 8:00 pm | Sky Sports |
Can I watch the United States Grand Prix 2025 on F1 TV?
F1 TV is the over-the-top streaming package operated by Formula One Management (FOM), the provider of the world feed for F1 broadcasts throughout each season. The service offers commercial-free coverage of all races as part of a single package. Due to rights deals, F1 TV is limited to the countries it is allowed to operate in. The service is not available in the United Kingdom, meaning fans hoping to use it would need a VPN to access it and watch the 2025 United States Grand Prix.
However, you can still purchase F1 TV in the UK to access bonus content, such as live timing, map and leaderboard features, as well as access to team radios and other statistics. You can also view pre- and post-race shows with in-depth analysis and behind-the-scenes facts.
Can I watch the F1 United States Grand Prix 2025 on demand?
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If you have a Sky Sports F1 subscription, you can watch a re-run of the 2025 United States Grand Prix on demand after the race has finished through the channel’s digital and online options. The Sky Go app, for mobile devices and personal tablets, will allow viewers to watch the race in full, while those with a Sky+ subscription will also be able to record the race and catch it retroactively. Additionally, those with NOW TV will be able to effectively draw upon the Sky Sports F1 coverage, too, though their ability to access on-demand replay broadcasts will be limited due to the nature of the package.
How to watch the F1 United States Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere with a VPN
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If you find yourself unable to view the United States Grand Prix locally, you may need a different way to watch the race. That's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day, by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're travelling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to race action. Most VPNs, like ExpressVPN, make it easy to do this.
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