The United States Grand Prix live streams should make for fascinating viewing as the title contenders attempt to capitalise on the Sprint race and boost their points total across the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas.
With a maximum of 33 points up for grabs, a double success in Austin could go a long way to deciding the fate of the Formula One title. Australian Oscar Piastri holds a slender 22-point lead over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, while a resurgent Max Verstappen of Red Bull is 63 points back after an impressive run of results.
The trio will all be chasing success in Texas but will be wary of the threat of Mercedes driver George Russell after his commanding victory in Singapore two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Ferrari will be determined to replicate the success they enjoyed on this track one year ago as they bid to secure their first race victory of the season.
In this article you can find out how to watch the 2025 United States Grand Prix as it happens. You’ll also find all the information you need on the schedule, race start times around the world, track location, history and more.
When is the United States GP 2025?
The 2025 United States Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. local time at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. That’s 8 p.m. BST.
How to watch the United States Grand Prix online
| Header Cell - Column 0 | U.S. (ET) | U.K. (BST) | Australia (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Practice 1 | 1:30 p.m. ET (Fri) ESPN2 / Sling TV | 6:30 p.m. (Fri) Sky Sports / Now | 3.30 a.m. (Sat) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Sprint Qualifying | 5:30 p.m. ET (Fri) ESPN U / Sling TV | 10:30 p.m. (Fri) Sky Sports / Now | 7:30 a.m. (Sat) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Sprint | 1 p.m. ET (Sat) ESPN / Sling TV | 6 p.m. (Sat) Sky Sports / Now | 3 a.m. (Sun) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Qualifying | 5 p.m. ET (Sat) ESPN2 / Sling TV | 10 p.m. (Sat) Sky Sports / Now | 7 a.m. (Sun) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Grand Prix | 3 p.m. ET (Sun) ESPN / Sling TV | 8 p.m. (Sun) Sky Sports / Now | 5 a.m. (Mon) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
How to watch United States Grand Prix 2025 with Sling TV
Live outside the U.S.? We have full information on watching F1 on TV with this guide or we have our short list below:
- U.S. — ESPN (via Sling TV) / ESPN Select & Disney+ Bundle
- U.K. — Sky Sports or Now
- Canada — TSN / RDS
- Australia — Fox Sports / Kayo
- Watch your usual stream anywhere — Try NordVPN risk-free
Can I watch the United States Grand Prix for free?
Formula 1 fans in select European countries can watch the 2025 United States Grand Prix for free:
Austria:
ORF On are showing the United States Grand Prix on their platform.
Belgium:
RTBF is showing every race this season live and for free.
Luxembourg:
RTL Zwee keeps you across the action in every single 2025 Formula 1 race.
If you're visiting the U.S., U.K., Australia or anywhere else from these countries right now you can still catch all three days for free. Just use NordVPN and select a server in Belgium or Luxembourg and you'll be good to go!
How to watch United States Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere
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You can still watch your usual United States Grand Prix live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
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United States Grand Prix 2025 highlights
Not long after the completion of each Grand Prix, the official Formula 1 YouTube channel puts out a 5-10 minute highlights package from the race.
Alternatively, if you don’t mind waiting a few hours to watch the action, the U.K.'s free-to-watch Channel 4 streaming service hosts an extended highlights program that then becomes available on demand — Belgium Grand Prix highlights are available from 6:30 p.m. BST on Sunday evening.
To watch that coverage when outside of the U.K., you'll need to use a good VPN — full details above.
What time is the United States Grand Prix 2025 worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2025 United States Grand Prix is set for 2 p.m. local time at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, October 19. Here are the 2025 United States Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 12 p.m. PT — Pacific Time
- 2 p.m. CT — Central Time
- 3 p.m. ET — Eastern Time
- 4 p.m. BRT — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 8 p.m. BST — United Kingdom
- 9 p.m. CET — Central Europe
- 9 p.m. SAST — South Africa
- 11 p.m. GST — Dubai, UAE
- 12:30 a.m. IST — New Delhi, India (Mon)
- 2 a.m. WIT — Jakarta, Indonesia (Mon)
- 3 a.m. CST — Beijing, China (Mon)
- 5 a.m. AEST — Australia (Mon)
- 7 a.m. NZST — New Zealand (Mon)
United States Grand Prix FAQs
So, that's how to watch the United States Grand Prix and all the race timings sorted. Now here's some F1 United States GP FAQs for everything else you want to know about the upcoming race.
United States Grand Prix 2025 circuit
The 2025 United States Grand Prix takes place over 56 laps of the 5.513-kilometre Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, October 19.
Renowned for its demanding and diverse layout, the track has drawn comparisons to some of the best circuits in Europe. Featuring high-speed corners similar to Silverstone and medium-speed sections that mimic Hockenheim, there are also plenty of overtaking spots.
When is the next race?
The next Formula 1 race after the United States GP is the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguezt. It takes place in one week on Sunday, October 26.
Who won the 2024 United States Grand Prix?
In the sprint race, Max Verstappen converted his pole position into a victory as he finished ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari and Lando Norris of McLaren. Norris then took pole for the main race but it was a 1-2 for Ferrari as Charles LeClerc took the win ahead of his teammate Sainz.
Norris finished third but was demoted to fourth for a late penalty, with Verstappen instead taking the final spot on the podium.
What is the lap record at the United States Grand Prix?
The Circuit of the Americas F1 race lap record is 1:36.169, set by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in 2019. However, the unofficial record came during qualifying in the same year, when Valtteri Bottas set a time of 1:32.029 in his Mercedes.
United States Grand Prix winners
Lewis Hamilton has the record for the most wins at the United States Grand Prix, having triumphed on six occasions. Five of those wins came at the Circuit of the Americas, with the other coming at Indianapolis. Max Verstappen has three race wins to his name, having triumphed three years in a row from 2021 to 2023.
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