What time is the F1 United States Grand Prix 2026? Start time and TV schedule

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The United States Grand Prix represents Kimi Antonelli's first chance to claim a historic world title.

The Mercedes man is on course to become the youngest winner of the F1 World Drivers' Championship after leading from the front in 2026.

Antonelli extended his lead beyond 100 points by finishing third at the Singapore GP and has an early chance to complete the job at the Circuit of the Americas.

• Watch the United States Grand Prix live on Sky Sports

Should the Italian win in Texas and hope that Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes ninth or lower and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth or lower.

It's Red Bull's Max Verstappen that looks likely to push him closest for top spot on the podium at the US GP, however, after a recent renaissance.

Radio Times brings you a full round-up of how to watch the United States Grand Prix 2026 on TV and live stream.

The United States Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 25 October 2026.

The race begins at 8pm UK time.

All UK times and dates.

Friday 23 October

Live on Sky Sports F1 from 6pm

• Practice 1 – 6:30pm
• Practice 2 – 10pm

Saturday 24 October

Live on Sky Sports F1 from 6:15pm

• Practice 3– 6:30pm
• Qualifying – 10pm

Sunday 25 October

Live on Sky Sports F1 from 6:30[m

• Race – 8pm

How to watch the United States Grand Prix on TV and live stream

The United States Grand Prix will air live on Sky Sports F1 from 8pm next Sunday.

All races will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event throughout the season.

You can add Sky Sports channels from just £22 per month.

• Find out more about the best Sky packages

Existing Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices.

You can watch the Grand Prix with a NOW Day Membership for £14.99, or a Monthly Membership for £34.99, all without signing up to a contract.

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport.

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