As the Formula 1 Championship enters the business end of the season, the next stop is the United States Grand Prix, which begins this Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas.
Circuit of the Americas is one of the fan-favorite tracks in the Formula 1 calendar, mixed with tight corners and long straights with heavy braking zones that offer overtaking opportunities.
Mercedes' George Russell claimed his second victory of this season at the Singapore Grand Prix, beating the likes of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in a close fight.
Oscar Piastri leads the driver's standings by 22 points over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen is 63 points behind Piastri.
It was a special moment for McLaren at Singapore GP as they clinched their second consecutive Constructors’ Championship with with six races to spare.
The United States Grand Prix 2025 race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
United States Grand Prix start time
The 2025 United States Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, USA on Sunday, October 19 and will begin at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that start time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 12:00 p.m. |
United States Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
Here's how to watch the 2025 United States Grand Prix across the U.S.:
| TV channel | Streaming |
| ESPN | Fubo, ESPN+, F1 TV |
In the United States, ESPN will provide live television coverage of the race. Streaming options are available on ESPN+, Fubo and F1 TV.
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United States Grand Prix 2025 starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 7 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 8 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber |
| 12 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing |
| 14 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 16 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
| 20 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format