The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches a fever pitch with the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, where the battle for the title has intensified. The main race is scheduled for this Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time), while the exciting Sprint race took place on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET. All eyes are on McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who have been joined by a formidable Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers’ championship with only six races remaining.
Verstappen demonstrated his growing dominance in the Red Bull by securing pole position with a 0.291-second advantage over Norris, without even needing a final flying lap. The Dutchman had already won Saturday’s Sprint race, cutting the gap to leader Piastri to 55 points and to Norris to 25. Norris, meanwhile, took the front row by just 0.006 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari, although Piastri struggled in qualifying and could only manage sixth.
Saturday was marked by drama in the Sprint race, where the two McLarens took each other out on the first lap. Piastri, while attempting to overtake, made contact with Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber, causing both McLarens and Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin to be out of the race. This incident comes hot on the heels of Norris being penalized for overtaking his teammate in Singapore, adding a new chapter of tension to the internal rivalry.
With Verstappen’s supremacy in qualifying and mounting pressure on the McLarens, the United States Grand Prix promises to be an action-packed event at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Fans will be able to watch the main race live this Sunday, and there is the possibility of finding live online broadcasts from various platforms, including free ones. All eyes will be on the pit lane and the track to see if Verstappen can continue to close the gap on the leaders.
This will be the starting grid for the 2025 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. | Photo by F1 / Facebook
2025 F1 United States Grand Prix Live Streaming and Channels
The gala can be viewed on various television channels and platforms:
- Spain: Movistar Plus+, F1 TV Pro, and DAZN.
- Mexico: Canal 5, TUDN, Izzy and Sky Sports.*
- Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and other Latin American countries: ESPN and Disney+ Premium.
- United States and Puerto Rico: F1 TV Pro, ESPN on ABC and ESPN 3.
* Canal 5 and TUDN will only broadcast on TV this GP, the Gran Premio de Ciudad de Mexico and a future Grand Prix to be determined.
2025 F1 United States Grand Prix Start Time
- Peru, Colombia, Ecuador: 2:00 p.m.
- Mexico: 1:00 p.m.
- USA (ET): 3:00 p.m.
- Argentina, Chile: 4:00 p.m.
- Spain: 9:00 p.m.
Formula 1 arrives at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas this weekend for Round 19 on the 2025 calendar, the United States Grand Prix. Who will stand at the top of the podium? | Photo by F1 / Facebook
2025 F1 United States Grand Prix Starting Grid
This will be the starting grid for the United States Grand Prix, the nineteenth race of the Formula One World Championship, which takes place this Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas:
| PLACE | DRIVER | COUNTRY | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull |
| 2 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari |
| 4 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Ferrari |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren |
| 7 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes |
| 8 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | Haas |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Williams |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | GER | Kick Sauber |
| 12 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Racing Bulls |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Red Bull |
| 14 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Alpine |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | Alpine |
| 16 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Kick Sauber |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Haas |
| 18 | Alexander Albon | THA | Williams |
| 19 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Racing Bulls |
| 20 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin |
* Lance Stroll received a five-place grid penalty for his accident with Esteban Ocon in the sprint race.
About the 2025 F1 United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix is a motorsport event with a rich history dating back to 1908, when it was held under the name American Grand Prize. Over time, this iconic race became part of the prestigious Formula 1 World Championship. As of 2024, the Grand Prix has been held 53 times, using ten different locations throughout its history.
Since 2012, the event has found its permanent home at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, where it is held annually. The only exception to this recent tradition was in 2020, when the race had to be canceled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. COTA has established itself as a modern circuit and a favorite among drivers and fans alike.
