max verstappen Will start on pole for Saturday’s sprint race at the United States Grand Prix after beating mclaren Formula 1 pair take top spot in Austin.
Verstappen defeated lando norris With the championship leader by 0.071 seconds oscar piastri In third, about four tenths from the top, the picture of the drivers’ title battle is quite well established.
Piastri leads Norris by 22 points while Verstappen trails the Australian by 63 points with six rounds remaining, but the four-time world champions have been in prime form with two wins from three for Red Bull.
So how will all this change heading into Saturday’s sprint race? Qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix will also take place just a few hours later, so here’s how to watch all of Saturday’s action.
What time does the sprint race start for the F1 United States Grand Prix?
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- Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
- Start time: 6pm BST/12am local time
The sprint race for the United States Grand Prix starts at 6pm in the United Kingdom, 12pm locally, covering 19 laps.
What time does qualifying start for the F1 United States Grand Prix?
- Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
- Start time: 10pm BST/4pm local time
Qualifying for the United States Grand Prix begins at 10pm in the UK, 4pm locally using the traditional Q1, Q2 and Q3 format.
How can I watch Formula 1?
F1 is available in the United Kingdom through Sky Sports, meaning it can be streamed via Now TV or Sky Go on mobile or tablet devices, as well as consoles.
Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts every race weekend, costs £20 a month, but can also be part of a deal that includes all Sky channels for £22 monthly. There is also a one-day subscription deal for Now TV available for £14.99, as well as a monthly deal for £31.99.
Channel 4 also broadcasts F1 highlights, with the said package extending several hours after the action on Saturday and Sunday.
How can I watch the F1 United States GP Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying?
- Channel: Sky Sports F1
- Sprint race start time: 5 pm
- Qualification start time: 9 pm
Each F1 season is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports F1. This weekend, its sprint race coverage will begin at 5pm BST, with its qualifying build-up starting four hours later. Autosport will also provide live commentary of these sessions.
When can I watch highlights from the F1 United States GP Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying?
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- Channel: Channel 4
- Start time: Sunday 19 October at 1:35am BST
Highlights from F1’s Saturday and Sunday sessions are broadcast by Channel 4 and it’s no different for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Channel 4 will broadcast an 80-minute highlight package of the sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying, starting at 1:35am on Sunday 19 October. It will also be available through All 4, Channel 4’s on-demand catch-up service.
Will the F1 United States GP Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying be on radio?
Live radio coverage of each F1 2025 session is available via BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra or the BBC Sport website.
BBC 5 Live Sports Extra will cover both the sprint races and Grand Prix qualifying, with separate coverage starting at 5:55pm BST and 9:55pm BST respectively.
What is the weather forecast for the sprint races and grand prix qualifying in Austin?
The United States Grand Prix weekend is expected to be hot and dry, with air temperatures around 30C for the sprint races – although this should be under overcast skies. It will then rise to around 34C for qualifying, with humidity levels dropping from 53% to 36% in both sessions.
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