The 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is scheduled for October 17 to 19. Here’s the detailed race weekend schedule. The 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, promises an exhilarating weekend of top-tier motorsport action from October 17 to 19. This year’s event adopts the Sprint weekend format, adding an extra layer of excitement with a Sprint Qualifying session on Friday afternoon followed by a Sprint Race on Saturday, ahead of the main Grand Prix on Sunday. The weekend kicks off with Free Practice 1 on Friday, where teams fine-tune their setups for the challenging 5.513 km track known for its combination of high-speed straights and technical corners. Friday also features the Sprint Qualifying session, which sets the grid for Saturday’s Sprint Race, a short race that offers additional points and impacts the starting order for the Grand Prix.
Saturday’s schedule includes the Sprint Race around noon local time, a thrilling 100 km dash that offers fans high-intensity racing action. Later the same day, the traditional qualifying session determines the official starting grid for the Sunday race. The Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon is the highlight, with drivers battling over approximately 56 laps to claim victory and vital championship points. For fans in India and other parts of Asia, the race timings are adjusted to late evening and night hours due to the time difference with Central Daylight Time (CDT).
F1 Austin 2025 Weekend Schedule
- Friday, October 17
Free Practice 1: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CDT (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM IST)
Sprint Qualifying: 4:30 PM – 5:14 PM CDT (3:00 AM – 3:44 AM IST on Oct 18)
- Saturday, October 18
Sprint Race: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM CDT (10:30 PM – 11:00 PM IST)
Qualifying: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT (2:30 AM – 3:30 AM IST on Oct 19)
- Sunday, October 19
Grand Prix Race Start: 2:00 PM CDT (12:30 AM IST on Oct 20)
The event features a Sprint weekend format, adding to the excitement with both Sprint Qualifying and Sprint Race sessions before the main race. Fans in India can catch the race live late at night due to the time difference.The Grand Prix will be broadcast on ESPN channels and ABC in the US, with streaming options available on ESPN+ and F1 TV Pro for global viewers. This iconic race is a key part of the 2025 F1 calendar, held at one of the sport’s most popular circuits with a mix of challenging corners and high-speed straights, making it a must-watch for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.
The United States Grand Prix remains one of the most popular and strategically important races in the F1 calendar, known for its electric atmosphere, passionate fans, and the challenging nature of the Circuit of the Americas, making it a must-watch event for racing enthusiasts everywhere. This race weekend encapsulates the very essence of what Formula 1 offers: speed, strategy, and sheer racing brilliance.
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