How to Watch the 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix, NY Post reports
The 2026 United States Grand Prix begins today, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. ET at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli starting in pole position, NY Post reported.
Circuit Layout and Race Length in Austin
The 54th running of the U.S. Grand Prix takes place on a 3.426-mile course featuring 20 turns. Drivers will race 56 laps for a total distance of 191.634 miles, according to NY Post.
The Americas leg of the 2026 Formula 1 season opens with this event at the Austin venue.
Championship Stakes for Kimi Antonelli
Current title championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts in pole position, placing him in an advantageous position to clinch the title in today’s race, NY Post reported. If Antonelli wins, and his Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes ninth or lower while Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth or lower, Antonelli will secure the World Drivers Championship.
Apple TV Streams Formula 1 Coverage in the US
All Formula 1 coverage, including today’s Grand Prix, streams exclusively on Apple TV in the United States, NY Post reported. Subscribers get access to the entire season and extra programming, such as Race in 30, at no additional cost. Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and features an ad-free streaming plan priced at $14.99 per month. Viewers can also subscribe to Apple TV via Prime Video for $14.99 per month.
Starting Grid Lineup
| Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| George Russell | Mercedes |
| Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| Lando Norris | McLaren |
| Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Audi |
| Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls |
| Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| Alex Albon | Williams |
| Sergio Perez | Cadillac |
| Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac |
| Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi |
More on United States Grand Prix
United States Grand Prix – Final Classification 🇺🇸#FIA #F1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/t0nVmMX3Yr
— https://x.com/fia/status/2114510560670945420
Kimi Antonelli starts on Pole with Max Verstappen alongside! 😮💨Here is the full starting grid for the United States Grand Prix ⬇️#F1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/l4hmyF3JoF
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