United States GP: UK schedule as F1 returns to COTA
Following an extended stint across Asia, Formula 1 heads to America for the United States Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
Key points
- F1 returns to Circuit of The Americas in Austin for the United States Grand Prix on October 23-25.
- Kimi Antonelli leads the standings by 102 points over Mercedes teammate George Russell.
- Antonelli could clinch the title in Austin; Max Verstappen seeks a third straight win.
Formula 1 moves to Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas from October 23 to 25. The race weekend follows a triple-header in Asia and marks the start of another three back-to-back events.
Kimi Antonelli arrives with a 102-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell in the drivers' standings. The Italian has a small chance of being crowned champion in Austin, while Max Verstappen aims for a hat-trick of wins and Lewis Hamilton looks to rebound from a tough Sunday in Singapore.
The circuit and weather
The Circuit of The Americas is a 3.4-mile, 20-corner anti-clockwise track on the outskirts of Austin. It features an Esses section inspired by Silverstone's Maggotts and Becketts, a reverse triple-apex corner in the style of Istanbul Park's Turn Eight, and a Hockenheim-style arena section. A steep uphill run to Turn One has produced many overtakes and controversial incidents over the past 13 years.
Temperatures are forecast to exceed 30 degrees Celsius on all three days of track action. The latest forecast indicates a 50 per cent chance of rain during the race, with showers also possible on Friday and Saturday.
The Italian is 102 points clear of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the top of the standings
— Sky Sports
UK schedule and coverage
Sky Sports F1 will broadcast the weekend live in the UK and Ireland. Practice One starts at 6.30pm on Friday October 23, followed by Practice Two at 10pm. Practice Three begins at 6.30pm on Saturday October 24, with qualifying at 10pm. The United States Grand Prix starts at 8pm on Sunday October 25.
Sky customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 or the Sky Sports app. Non-Sky customers can stream with a NOW Day or Month pass. Live blog coverage is available, and free highlights appear on the Sky Sports app shortly after the chequered flag.
