Formula 1 kicks off the first of the season\u2019s two final triple-headers this weekend in Austin. Following the sprint weekend in Singapore two weeks ago, a \u2018normal\u2019 race weekend is now back on the schedule \u2013 the classic format with the Grand Prix on Sunday, qualifying on Saturday and three free practice sessions. Due to the seven-hour time difference between Central Europe and Texas, the sessions will take place in the evening here.<\/p>\n
Formula 1 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin<\/p>\n
The event at the \u2018Circuit of the Americas\u2019 is one of three US races this season (alongside Miami and Las Vegas), but is specifically known as the United States Grand Prix. The \u2018COTA\u2019 is 5.513 kilometres long and features a mix of fast corners, rapid changes of direction and slower sections that demand strong traction. <\/p>\n
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli predicts: \u2018To be competitive, the teams must combine good speed on the straights with efficient aerodynamics in the more technically demanding sections \u2013 an aspect that is becoming even more important with the current generation of Formula 1 cars. From a tyre perspective, the circuit places demands on both axles. In the first sector, which is characterised by fast corners and changes of direction reminiscent of some of Europe\u2019s major circuits, the front tyres are subjected to particularly heavy wear. In the third sector, by contrast, the numerous acceleration zones coming out of slow corners tend to cause thermal wear, particularly on the rear tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n
In recent years, the many bumps have often caused problems. However, a section between corners 9 and 11 was resurfaced earlier this year. Pirelli explains, however: \u201cThe ageing effect on the rest of the track remains significant, however, and contributes to high wear. Tyre wear \u2013 rather than graining \u2013 could therefore prove to be one of the decisive factors of the race weekend. In last year\u2019s race, several tyres showed very high wear rates. Grip on the track is generally good.\u201d This is because many other classes and series race in Austin. The track\u2019s behaviour over the course of the weekend is therefore not really an issue. <\/p>\n
Where can you watch the US Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on TV?<\/p>\n
In Germany, Sky is broadcasting all sessions, whilst RTL is also showing qualifying. In Austria, ServusTV is covering all practice sessions, as well as qualifying and the Grand Prix. ORF is providing analysis. In Switzerland, SRF info is showing qualifying, whilst SRF zwei is showing the race. <\/p>\n
US Grand Prix on TV:<\/p>\n
Friday, 23 October<\/p>\n
10.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix<\/p>\n
12.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, Sprint<\/p>\n
14.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2025 United States Grand Prix<\/p>\n
4.00 pm Sky Sport F1 \u2013 GP Confidential<\/p>\n
18.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, Sprint<\/p>\n
19.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Warm-up \u2013 The Motorsport Special<\/p>\n
19.15 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Start of coverage: 1st Free Practice<\/p>\n
19.30 Start of 1st Free Practice<\/p>\n
21.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Top 20: Pit Stop Chaos<\/p>\n
21.15 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Top 20: Vettel\u2019s overtaking manoeuvres<\/p>\n
21.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Team Principals\u2019 press conference<\/p>\n
10.15 pm ServusTV \u2013 Start of coverage of the first free practice session<\/p>\n
10.30 pm Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Top 20: Spectacular crashes<\/p>\n
10.45 pm ServusTV \u2013 Start of coverage of the second free practice session<\/p>\n
22.45 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Start of coverage of the second free practice session<\/p>\n
23.00 Start of second free practice<\/p>\n
00.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2025: Rookie Review<\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 October <\/p>\n
11.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2025 United States Grand Prix<\/p>\n
13.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Replay of the first free practice session<\/p>\n
14.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Replay of Free Practice 2 <\/p>\n
16.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, Sprint<\/p>\n
19.15 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Start of coverage of the third free practice session <\/p>\n
19.30 Start of Free Practice 3<\/p>\n
21.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Formula 1: Feature <\/p>\n
21.45 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Iconic Onboards: Lando Norris<\/p>\n
21.50 ServusTV \u2013 Start of coverage of 3rd Free Practice<\/p>\n
10.30 pm Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Start of qualifying coverage<\/p>\n
10.35 pm RTL \u2013 Start of qualifying coverage<\/p>\n
22.50 ServusTV \u2013 Qualifying preview<\/p>\n
10.55 pm SRF info \u2013 Start of qualifying coverage<\/p>\n
23.00 ServusTV \u2013 Start of qualifying coverage<\/p>\n
23.00 Qualifying begins<\/p>\n
00.00 ServusTV \u2013 Qualifying analysis <\/p>\n
00.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Qualifying press conference<\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 October <\/p>\n
11.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Qualifying highlights<\/p>\n
12.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Formula 1: Feature <\/p>\n
13.15 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Chasing the Dream <\/p>\n
1.30 pm Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Qualifying Replay<\/p>\n
16.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Qualifying replay<\/p>\n
18.40 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Iconic Onboards: Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen<\/p>\n
19.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Drivers\u2019 parade<\/p>\n
19.30 ServusTV \u2013 Race preview<\/p>\n
19.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Pre-race coverage<\/p>\n
20.20 SRF zwei \u2013 Grand Prix coverage begins<\/p>\n
20.55 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Grand Prix broadcast begins<\/p>\n
21.00 ServusTV \u2013 Grand Prix broadcast begins<\/p>\n
21.00 Start of the United States Grand Prix (follow it here on our live ticker, 56 laps)<\/p>\n
10.40 pm ServusTV \u2013 Race analysis<\/p>\n
22.45 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Analysis & interviews <\/p>\n
23.30 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Post-race press conference<\/p>\n
23.50 ORF 1 \u2013 The analysis<\/p>\n
00.00 Sky Sport F1 \u2013 Ted\u2019s Notebook<\/p>\n
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