Round 18 · 23 – 25 OCT

United States Grand Prix

Race Weekend

Track Time Your Time
America/Chicago
  • FP1 Fri, Oct 23 · 12:30: Fri, Oct 23 · 13:30
  • FP2 Fri, Oct 23 · 16:00: Fri, Oct 23 · 17:00
  • FP3 Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00: Sat, Oct 24 · 13:00
  • Qualifying Sat, Oct 24 · 16:00: Sat, Oct 24 · 17:00
  • Race Sun, Oct 25 · 15:00: Sun, Oct 25 · 17:00

Qualifying

PosDriverTeamQ1Q2Q3
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:35.3901:34.2781:34.035
2Max VerstappenRed Bull1:35.2151:34.4711:34.214
3Isack HadjarRed Bull1:35.2861:34.8871:34.250
4Charles LeclercFerrari1:35.2001:34.1981:34.267
5Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:35.3551:34.8331:34.311
6George RussellMercedes1:35.7301:34.3051:34.476
7Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:35.8421:34.8181:34.803
8Lando NorrisMcLaren1:35.0291:34.5391:35.049
9Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team1:35.7551:34.9501:36.049
10Liam LawsonRB F1 Team1:35.6621:35.058—
11Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team1:35.9691:35.080—
12Nico HülkenbergAudi1:35.7041:35.158—
13Gabriel BortoletoAudi1:35.6321:35.691—
14Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team1:35.8981:35.722—
15Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:36.2401:35.818—
16Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team1:36.1751:36.031—
17Esteban OconHaas F1 Team1:36.531——
18Lance StrollAston Martin1:36.677——
19Carlos SainzWilliams1:36.770——
20Alexander AlbonWilliams1:36.967——
21Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team1:37.433——
22Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team1:37.523——

Grand Prix (Race)

PosDriverTeamTime / RetiredGapPts
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:35:16.650—25
2Charles Leclerc FLFerrari+13.078+13.07818
3Max VerstappenRed Bull+17.485+17.48515
4Lewis HamiltonFerrari+18.515+18.51512
5Lando NorrisMcLaren+30.521+30.52110
6Isack HadjarRed Bull+34.373+34.3738
7Oscar PiastriMcLaren+52.674+52.6746
8George RussellMercedes+54.303+54.3034
9Liam LawsonRB F1 Team+1:19.183+1:19.1832
10Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team+1:27.516+1:27.5161
11Nico HülkenbergAudi+1:34.945+1:34.945—
12Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team+6.344+6.344—
13Gabriel BortoletoAudi+14.197+14.197—
14Esteban OconHaas F1 Team+21.042+21.042—
15Lance StrollAston Martin+49.418+49.418—
16Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+1:00.668+1:00.668—
17Alexander AlbonWilliams+1:02.176+1:02.176—
18Carlos SainzWilliams+1:02.835+1:02.835—
19Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team+1:22.809+1:22.809—
20Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 TeamRetired——
21Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 TeamRetired——
22Oliver BearmanHaas F1 TeamRetired——

About the Circuit

The Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is a purpose-built permanent racing facility that hosts the United States Grand Prix. The circuit measures 5.513 kilometres per lap and features 20 corners, making it one of the more technically demanding tracks on the Formula 1 calendar.

COTA has established itself as a fixture on the calendar, drawing large crowds and delivering competitive racing since its introduction to the championship. The current lap record of 1:36.169, set in 2019, stands as a benchmark for the pace that can be achieved around this circuit.

Read the full Circuit of The Americas: United States Grand Prix guide →

Recent United States Grand Prix Winners

  • 1995: Damon Hill (Williams)
  • 1994: Nigel Mansell (Williams)
  • 1993: Ayrton Senna (McLaren)
  • 1992: Gerhard Berger (McLaren)
  • 1991: Ayrton Senna (McLaren)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the United States Grand Prix 2026?

The 2026 United States Grand Prix takes place on 25 October 2026. The race weekend begins with practice sessions on 23 October, with qualifying held on 24 October.

Where is the United States Grand Prix held?

The United States Grand Prix is held at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

How long is the Circuit of The Americas?

The Circuit of The Americas measures 5.513 kilometres per lap and has 20 corners.

What is the lap record at the Circuit of The Americas?

The current lap record at the Circuit of The Americas is 1:36.169, set in 2019.

How many corners does the Circuit of The Americas have?

The Circuit of The Americas has 20 corners.

Who has won the United States Grand Prix at this circuit in recent history?

Recent winners at this circuit include Damon Hill in 1995, Nigel Mansell in 1994, Ayrton Senna in 1993 and 1991, and Gerhard Berger in 1992. All of those victories were taken with either Williams or McLaren.

Race Review

Antonelli masterminds a one-stop win at COTA to open a 123-point championship lead. The full USA Grand Prix 2026 race review with strategy, radio drama and the Mexico City title permutations.

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Telemetry highlights

Full telemetry →
Pole
Kimi ANTONELLI
1:34.035
Fastest race lap
Charles LECLERC
1:37.976 · L42
Fastest pit
Oscar PIASTRI
23.40s
Race
56 laps
2 VSC
Conditions
36.3°C track
27°C air · dry
Top 5 fastest race laps
Ranked by single-lap speed, not race finish position.
RankDriverTeamTyreTimeGap
1Charles LECLERCFerrari H1:37.976:
2Gabriel BORTOLETOAudi S1:38.393+0.417
3Lewis HAMILTONFerrari H1:38.457+0.481
4Kimi ANTONELLIMercedes H1:39.086+1.110
5Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull Racing M1:39.231+1.255
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