The 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix returns to Austin, Texas, this weekend, running from October 17 to 19 at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA).
The event will follow a sprint weekend format, featuring a sprint qualifying session and sprint race in addition to the regular qualifying and grand prix.
Weekend Schedule (Local Time – Central Daylight Time, CDT)
Friday, October 17
- Free Practice 1 (FP1): 12:30 PM
- Sprint Qualifying: 4:30 PM
Saturday, October 18
- Sprint Race: 12:00 PM
- Qualifying: 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 19
- United States Grand Prix: 2:00 PM
Race Start Times in Other Key Regions (Sunday)
- UK (BST): 8:00 PM
- Eastern US (EDT): 3:00 PM
- Central Europe (CEST): 9:00 PM
- India (IST): 12:30 AM (Monday, October 20)
Full International Timetable
| Session | Austin (CDT) | UK (BST) | Eastern US (EDT) | Central Europe (CEST) | India (IST) | Australia (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Fri 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Fri 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Fri 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Fri 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Sat 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM | Sat 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM |
| Sprint Qualifying | Fri 4:30 PM – 5:14 PM | Fri 10:30 PM – 11:14 PM | Fri 5:30 PM – 6:14 PM | Fri 11:30 PM – 12:14 AM | Sat 4:00 AM – 4:44 AM | Sat 9:30 AM – 10:14 AM |
| Sprint Race | Sat 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Sat 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Sat 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Sat 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Sat 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM | Sat 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Qualifying | Sat 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Sat 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Sat 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Sat 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Sun 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Sun 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
| Race | Sun 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sun 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sun 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Sun 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Mon 12:30 AM – 2:30 AM | Mon 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
A Key Stop in F1’s Expanding U.S. Presence
The Austin Grand Prix has become one of Formula 1’s most popular races since its debut in the early 2010s. The Circuit of The Americas joined the calendar as a modern American racing venue and remains a fan favorite for its challenging turns and enthusiastic crowds.
It now sits alongside Miami and Las Vegas as part of F1’s growing footprint in the U.S.
Historic Austin Winners
- Lewis Hamilton – multiple victories, including dominant drives during Mercedes’ peak era.
- Max Verstappen – several wins in recent years, reflecting Red Bull’s continued strength.
The 2025 Austin Grand Prix promises exciting action under the sprint format, with fans worldwide tuning in across time zones. Whether watching live in Texas or overnight in Europe and Asia, this weekend’s race will be a highlight of the Formula 1 season.
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