Max Verstappen will start on pole for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix as he bids to complete a perfect weekend after also winning the Saturday sprint race at Circuit of the Americas.
The Red Bull driver will start alongside McLaren driver Lando Norris on the front row, while championship leader Oscar Piastri is down in sixth after running a used set of tyres in Q3.
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It follows the sprint race where both McLaren drivers retired on the opening lap, leaving George Russell and Carlos Sainz on the podium with Verstappen.
The drivers’ championship fight is now poised nicely, with Piastri leading second-placed Norris by 22 points while Verstappen is third and 55 off top.
So how will that change after Sunday’s race? Here is how to watch the action.
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What time does the F1 US GP start?
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Date: Sunday 19 October Start time: 8pm BST/2pm local time
The United States Grand Prix in Austin starts at 8pm in the United Kingdom, 2pm locally, covering 56 laps at Circuit of the Americas.
How can I watch Formula 1?
Sky Sports holds the live broadcast rights for F1 in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts every session in a season, costs £20 each month but it can also be bought via a deal that incorporates all Sky channels at £22 monthly.
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A one-off day membership of £14.99 for streaming platform NOW TV is also available, as is a monthly subscription at £31.99
Highlights are available on Channel 4, whose programme is broadcast several hours after the action on Saturday and Sunday.
How can I watch the F1 US GP?
Channel: Sky Sports F1 Start time: 6:30pm BST
Sky Sports F1 will start its US Grand Prix coverage at 6:30pm, which is 90 minutes before lights out. Autosport will also provide live commentary of the grand prix.
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When can I watch highlights of the F1 US GP?
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Channel: Channel 4 Start time: 12:30am BST on Monday 20 October
Channel 4 is set to broadcast an 80-minute highlight programme of the United States Grand Prix, with this starting at 12:30am UK time on Monday 20 October. It will also be available via Channel 4’s on-demand catch-up service, which is All 4.
Will the F1 US GP be on the radio?
The 2025 F1 campaign is available via the radio, with BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Live Extra and the BBC Sport website all providing coverage.
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Radio coverage of the United States Grand Prix is available on BBC Radio 5 Live, which will begin its build-up at 7:30pm UK.
What’s the weather forecast for the F1 US GP?
Hot, sunny conditions are expected for the United States Grand Prix with air temperature starting at 30C and potentially rising to 32C under clear skies. There should be low winds and humidity levels are set for a maximum of 26%.
Photos from United States GP – Saturday
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Pierre Gasly, Alpine, Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, Alpine, Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Flavio Briatore, Alpine F1 Executive Advisor
Flavio Briatore, Alpine F1 Executive Advisor
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Mika Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen
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Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
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Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
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Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari
Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Helmut Marko, Red Bull Racing
Helmut Marko, Red Bull Racing
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Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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The awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers of the Sprint race
The awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers of the Sprint race
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Red Bull Racing crew members perform a pit stop with a LEGO car
Red Bull Racing crew members perform a pit stop with a LEGO car
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Racing Bulls team member on the grid with cooling equipment
Racing Bulls team member on the grid with cooling equipment
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren crash
Lando Norris, McLaren crash
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren crash
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Lando Norris, McLaren crash
Lando Norris, McLaren crash
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team crash
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team crash
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team crash
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team crash
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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