Formula 1 heads to the vibrant Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, this weekend for the United States Grand Prix, which features the high-octane Sprint format.
For fans in the UK, the schedule presents a fantastic opportunity for prime-time viewing, with all competitive sessions scheduled to take place in the evening.
The action starts on Friday and runs through to Sunday night, as the F1 grid battles it out on one of the calendar’s most exciting tracks.
Here is your essential guide to the weekend schedule.
The full United States Grand Prix weekend schedule
| Session | Day | UK Time (BST) |
| Practice 1 (FP1) | Friday, October 17 | 6:30 PM |
| Sprint Qualifying (SQ) | Friday, October 17 | 10:30 PM |
| Sprint Race | Saturday, October 18 | 6:00 PM |
| Grand Prix Qualifying | Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 PM |
| Grand Prix Race | Sunday, October 19 | 8:00 PM |
Weekend viewing highlights for UK fans
The Sprint format, which compacts the competitive sessions, ensures a thrilling schedule that is perfectly timed for British fans.
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Friday’s late-night action kicks off the competitive running with the Sprint Qualifying session at 10:30 PM BST, determining the grid for Saturday’s shorter race.
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This single hour of running, following the sole practice session, is where teams must immediately commit to their setups.
Saturday delivers a high-stakes double bill, starting with the Sprint Race at 6:00 PM BST.
This race provides a sharp early-evening appetiser before the main Grand Prix Qualifying session takes centre stage at 10:00 PM BST.
Sunday's Grand Prix itself offers a true prime-time spectacle, with the lights going out at 8:00 PM BST.
This start time allows viewers to enjoy the 56-lap race at a perfect hour, concluding the weekend with a decisive fight at the Circuit of the Americas.