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2026 United States GP: session times and how to watch

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Practice begins at 12:30 local time on Friday, 23 October, with the race set for 15:00 on Sunday, 25 October. F1 TV Pro offers live coverage in selected countries; F1.com and the F1 app provide live timing.

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The United States Grand Prix weekend at Circuit of The Americas opens with Free Practice 1 at 12:30 local time on Friday, 23 October. Free Practice 2 is scheduled for 16:00 that afternoon.

The final hour of practice is set for 12:30 on Saturday, 24 October, followed by qualifying at 16:00. The Grand Prix starts at 15:00 on Sunday, 25 October.

F1 TV Pro offers live coverage of every session in selected countries, alongside onboard cameras for all 22 cars and pre- and post-race shows. F1 TV Premium offers race viewing in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six devices; its Multiview feature offers 26 feeds on selected devices.

Live timing is available on F1.com and the F1 app across every session of the weekend.

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