Event dates and location

The 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is set to take place from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25. The race is scheduled to start on Sunday, October 25, at 21:00. The event will be held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, a track with a length of 5.513 km and a total race distance of 308.405 km, consisting of 56 laps.

Broadcast schedule

The schedule includes Free Practice 1 on Friday, October 23, at 19:15, and Free Practice 2 on the same day at 22:45, both on Canal+ Sport. Free Practice 3 is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at 19:15, followed by Qualifying at 22:45 on the same channel.

Race day coverage

On Sunday, October 25, the grid formation will be shown at 20:00 on Canal+ Sport 360, with the race itself airing at 21:00 on the same channel. The event will be broadcast in France through Canal+ Sport, which provides live coverage of the Grand Prix and other motorsport events.

Title race implications

Kimi Antonelli, the Italian driver, is in a strong position in the title race, with more than 100 points ahead of George Russell, potentially allowing him to be crowned champion as early as this Grand Prix.

Broadcasting history and offerings

Canal+ has been the official broadcaster of Formula 1 in France since 2013 and will continue in this role until 2029. The channel offers a comprehensive motorsport package, including Formula 1, MotoGP, WRC, and IndyCar, through its Canal+ Sport subscription, which starts at 29.99 € per month.

Other motorsport channels

Other motorsport events such as Formula E can be viewed on La Chaîne L'Équipe, while Eurosport is accessible via HBO Max and other platforms.